MOT Status
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37,056 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front crossmember corroded
Oil leak
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
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for EMY 563J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EMY 563J have outstanding finance?
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