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CAA 67K

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,511 mi
Last recorded81,511 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAA 67K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 81,511 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 81,451 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,447 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,421 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,410 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,352 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 81,243 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 81,123 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 81,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 80,788 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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CAA 67K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CAA 67K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAA 67K registered?

CAA 67K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is CAA 67K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAA 67K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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