MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,357 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
blue smoke at idle
both at both front lower trunions
brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded
brake bind o/s/f wheel
brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded
indicator flash time slow
n/s track rod end gaiter split
play in both lower trunions
play in both steering rack arms
steering rack gaiters perished
o/s steering rack gaiter perished
o/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn to excess
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
brake bind at both rear wheels
front wiper blade clearing effort low
play in both front trunnions
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELB 456J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 ELB 456J, 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 ELB 456J registered?
ELB 456J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 June 1971.
Is ELB 456J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELB 456J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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