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EFG 110C

1965 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,377 mi
Last recorded30,377 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1965 Lotus Elan40,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFG 110C
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,124 miles

Rear halfshaft doughnuts perished and cracking x4

Fail 24 Apr 2017 30,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear halfshaft doughnuts perished and cracking x4

Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,112 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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EFG 110C is a 1965 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 40,215 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 EFG 110C, 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 61 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 EFG 110C registered?

EFG 110C is a 1965 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1965.

Is EFG 110C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFG 110C shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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