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EMY 563J

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,056 mi
Last recorded37,056 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMY 563J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 37,056 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 36,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 35,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,878 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 34,878 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 34,385 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2016 34,381 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Front crossmember corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,962 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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EMY 563J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EMY 563J, 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 EMY 563J?

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What year was EMY 563J registered?

EMY 563J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is EMY 563J safe to buy?

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