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CBW 426K

1971 Lotus Elan

Bronze Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,005 mi
Last recorded63,005 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 426K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2023 63,005 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,523 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 61,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 58,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 57,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 54,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 52,918 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 51,895 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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CBW 426K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Bronze with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CBW 426K, 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 CBW 426K registered?

CBW 426K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is CBW 426K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBW 426K shows 12 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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