CarVerify

Free Car Check

EMG 532J

1971 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,998 mi
Last recorded40,998 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMG 532J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 40,998 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 40,063 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 39,744 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 39,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 38,136 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 38,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,496 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,420 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,371 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,146 miles

both front tyres starting to crack/// horn switch slightly insecure // drivers seat slighty insecure windscreen washers weak

Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,994 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
Full Lotus Elan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EMG 532J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EMG 532J, 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

How do I check the history of EMG 532J?

You can check the full history of EMG 532J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EMG 532J registered?

EMG 532J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 March 1971.

Is EMG 532J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMG 532J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMG 532J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EMG 532J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.