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FPC 66J

1971 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,662 mi
Last recorded80,662 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPC 66J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,662 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 79,783 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,578 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,271 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 79,271 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 79,058 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 78,749 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 78,749 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,392 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 78,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 May 2011 78,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

headlamps poor light output

n/s front brake binding

Pass 9 May 2011 78,020 miles

Oil leak

headlamps poor light output

n/s front brake binding

Pass 19 May 2010 77,842 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 77,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 77,273 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 77,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2008 76,845 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 76,824 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 75,896 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,804 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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FPC 66J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPC 66J, 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 FPC 66J registered?

FPC 66J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 March 1971.

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