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EYY 99J

1971 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,880 mi
Last recorded24,880 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYY 99J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 24,880 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 24,547 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,722 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,387 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,814 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 21,415 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,166 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,799 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,576 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,319 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside parking brake pad incomplete.

Slight play in offside wheel.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,696 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 19,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS NO SOLID BACKING.

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

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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EYY 99J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EYY 99J, 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 EYY 99J registered?

EYY 99J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is EYY 99J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYY 99J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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