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BUJ 68K

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,683 mi
Last recorded28,683 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUJ 68K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 28,683 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 24,529 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 23,615 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 23,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 23,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2007 22,923 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 22,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 22,461 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 22,461 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BUJ 68K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BUJ 68K, 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 BUJ 68K registered?

BUJ 68K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 October 1971.

Is BUJ 68K safe to buy?

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