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BOT 95J

1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,119 mi
Last recorded48,119 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 13034,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 95J
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,119 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 48,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,840 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 47,840 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,397 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,041 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 43,134 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,984 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,543 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 42,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,945 miles

Rear exhaust mounting?

Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,301 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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BOT 95J is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 34,803 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOT 95J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOT 95J registered?

BOT 95J is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 22 March 1971.

Is BOT 95J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOT 95J shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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