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DLF 8J

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,430 mi
Last recorded24,430 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLF 8J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2024 24,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 23,855 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 22,982 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 22,643 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 22,360 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 21,727 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,033 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,978 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 19,032 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,748 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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DLF 8J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DLF 8J, 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 DLF 8J registered?

DLF 8J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DLF 8J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLF 8J shows 11 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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