MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FKE 147C is a 1965 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1965 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 40,215 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 FKE 147C, 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 61 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 FKE 147C?
You can check the full history of FKE 147C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FKE 147C registered?
FKE 147C is a 1965 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 April 1965.
Is FKE 147C safe to buy?
The MOT history for FKE 147C shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FKE 147C have outstanding finance?
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