MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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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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FPE 82J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 March 1971.
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