MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,117 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight bind n/s/f brake
Various oil leaks
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
nsf tyre perished
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres are cracked and perished
both front tyres cracked in tread
o/s headlight aim on low limits /small cracks in the tread of all tyres
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FPE 8J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 8J, 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 8J registered?
FPE 8J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 March 1971.
Is FPE 8J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPE 8J shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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