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BNR 906K

1971 Lotus Elan

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNR 906K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 100,635 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 100,075 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,510 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,298 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,185 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 97,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,091 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 96,071 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 95,018 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 95,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 94,911 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 93,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 93,349 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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BNR 906K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 49,460 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNR 906K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNR 906K registered?

BNR 906K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is BNR 906K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNR 906K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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