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GGY 332J

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,482 mi
Last recorded26,482 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGY 332J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 26,482 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 25,074 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 23,963 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 18,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,275 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 16,395 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 14,203 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,203 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 9,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 2,440 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 2,430 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2006 97,670 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 91,032 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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GGY 332J 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 86.7%.

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 GGY 332J, 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 GGY 332J registered?

GGY 332J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 April 1971.

Is GGY 332J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGY 332J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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