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FPJ 353J

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,355 mi
Last recorded44,355 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 353J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,355 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 44,355 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,115 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 44,115 miles

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 41,653 miles

Nearside and offside rear drive shaft universal joints worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 41,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside rear drive shaft universal joints worn

Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2012 38,132 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 38,132 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 36,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,323 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2007 36,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 34,723 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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FPJ 353J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FPJ 353J, 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 FPJ 353J registered?

FPJ 353J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 June 1971.

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