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CWD 511J

1971 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,318 mi
Last recorded47,318 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWD 511J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 47,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 47,317 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 47,181 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,527 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside rear when hazards or indicators on (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside rear when hazards or indicators are on (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,182 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,527 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 45,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,664 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,563 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 44,445 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,378 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,476 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 42,700 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,779 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 39,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,011 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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CWD 511J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CWD 511J, 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 CWD 511J registered?

CWD 511J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 July 1971.

Is CWD 511J safe to buy?

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