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FPD 5J

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,635 mi
Last recorded67,635 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPD 5J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 67,635 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,727 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,792 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,764 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 64,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,629 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,198 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,712 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,485 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 62,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 62,940 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 62,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rack

Fail 1 Feb 2007 62,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rack

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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FPD 5J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FPD 5J, 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 FPD 5J registered?

FPD 5J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is FPD 5J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPD 5J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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