MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,299 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front king pin has some play in it
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure movement around kingpin (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched flexi hose fouling on body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DLC 864J 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 72.7%.
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 DLC 864J, 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
How do I check the history of DLC 864J?
You can check the full history of DLC 864J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DLC 864J registered?
DLC 864J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 March 1971.
Is DLC 864J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLC 864J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DLC 864J have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DLC 864J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.