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DWD 222K

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,920 mi
Last recorded53,920 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWD 222K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 53,920 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,729 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 53,496 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 53,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 53,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,178 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 52,929 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 52,795 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 52,642 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 52,458 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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DWD 222K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DWD 222K, 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.

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What year was DWD 222K registered?

DWD 222K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 October 1971.

Is DWD 222K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWD 222K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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