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DUS 77K

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,309 mi
Last recorded38,309 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUS 77K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 38,309 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 33,809 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,999 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 30,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,399 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,395 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,416 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,451 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 7,849 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 3,700 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 1,537 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 93,950 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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DUS 77K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DUS 77K, 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 DUS 77K registered?

DUS 77K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 September 1971.

Is DUS 77K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUS 77K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DUS 77K have outstanding finance?

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