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EPH 564J

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,854 mi
Last recorded10,854 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPH 564J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,854 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 10,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 10,261 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 9,920 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,839 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,781 miles

surface cracks in off side front wheel tyre inner side tyre wall

Fail 8 Aug 2012 9,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,605 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 9,479 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 9,306 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,064 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 9,062 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 9,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2006 8,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2006 8,904 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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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EPH 564J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EPH 564J, 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

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What year was EPH 564J registered?

EPH 564J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 February 1971.

Is EPH 564J safe to buy?

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