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GKF 317N

1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Purple Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,896 mi
Last recorded9,896 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 13061,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKF 317N
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 9,896 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 8,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint loose clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 7,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 7,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust joints loose

Pass 6 Sep 2017 5,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 242 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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GKF 317N is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Purple with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 61,920 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKF 317N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKF 317N registered?

GKF 317N is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 6 December 1974.

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