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FYN 920J

1971 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,024 mi
Last recorded27,024 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYN 920J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 27,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower swivel dust cover split

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2016 26,983 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower swivel seal split

indicator tell tale faulty

Fail 19 May 2016 26,970 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower swivel seal split

indicator tell tale faulty

Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 26,651 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,425 miles

play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 20 Jun 2012 26,413 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,004 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 23,004 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2006

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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FYN 920J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FYN 920J, 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 FYN 920J registered?

FYN 920J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 January 1971.

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