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CWJ 65N

1974 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,097 mi
Last recorded49,097 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan40,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWJ 65N
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,097 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,965 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,766 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,122 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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CWJ 65N is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 40,867 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 CWJ 65N, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CWJ 65N?

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What year was CWJ 65N registered?

CWJ 65N is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 August 1974.

Is CWJ 65N safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWJ 65N shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CWJ 65N have outstanding finance?

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