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CAD 9K

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,991 mi
Last recorded35,991 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAD 9K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2024 35,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 35,867 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 35,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,076 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,709 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,205 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,790 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,121 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 131,255 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 130,681 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,446 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,362 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,745 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,365 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,389 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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CAD 9K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAD 9K, 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 CAD 9K registered?

CAD 9K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 October 1971.

Is CAD 9K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAD 9K shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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