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FPE 82J

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,320 mi
Last recorded77,320 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPE 82J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,320 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 77,320 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,294 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,237 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,208 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,112 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front upper (2.7.4)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,010 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear drive shaft rubbers split and perrished

all tyres perrished

Fail 5 Nov 2014 76,898 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear drive shaft rubbers split and perrished

all tyres perrished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all rear drive doughnuts split

both front tyres perrished

Pass 10 Nov 2012 76,817 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,803 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,656 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,533 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 76,417 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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FPE 82J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FPE 82J, 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 FPE 82J registered?

FPE 82J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 March 1971.

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The MOT history for FPE 82J shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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