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DRX 841K

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

14,418 mi
Last recorded14,418 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRX 841K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 14,418 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 14,416 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 14,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 14,127 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 13,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 13,777 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 13,766 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,702 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 13,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,325 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,504 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,511 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 11,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 8,014 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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DRX 841K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DRX 841K, 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 DRX 841K registered?

DRX 841K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 November 1971.

Is DRX 841K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRX 841K shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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