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FPG 746J

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,562 mi
Last recorded45,562 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPG 746J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2018 45,562 miles

Minor oil leak around oil sump gasket area

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,432 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,191 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,985 miles

Horn is not very loud

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,648 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,250 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,219 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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FPG 746J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FPG 746J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPG 746J registered?

FPG 746J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is FPG 746J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPG 746J shows 9 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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