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EYK 390J

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

891 mi
Last recorded891 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 390J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 891 miles

body sills splitting

slight wear steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2020 671 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 671 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 664 miles

body sills splitting

rack worn

Pass 11 Aug 2017 599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

body sills splitting

rear drive shaft couplings perished

slight play in rack

Pass 13 Jun 2016 599 miles

slight wear in rack

Pass 6 Jul 2015 599 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear drive couplings worn

rear sills splitting

steering rack worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 599 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in rack

Pass 30 May 2013 599 miles

rear body splitting

rear drive shaft couplings perished

slight play in rack

Pass 24 May 2012 599 miles

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

Oil leak

both sills damage/ split

nearside rack worn

offside rear tyre limit outer edge

slight play top column bush

Fail 22 May 2012 599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both sills damage/ split

nearside rack worn

offside rear tyre limit outer edge

slight play top column bush

Pass 16 Sep 2010 505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear lens pale

offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

slight play in rack

slight play steering wheel

Pass 26 Aug 2009 420 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside handbrake pads limit

offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

rear brake pads worn

slight play in rack

Pass 6 Aug 2008 307 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rack worn

offside handbrake pad worn low

offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2008 279 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing noise

nearside rack worn

offside handbrake pad worn low

offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2007 81 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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EYK 390J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EYK 390J, 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 EYK 390J registered?

EYK 390J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 May 1971.

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