MOT Status
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18,499 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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JDS 95J is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1973 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 50,618 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 JDS 95J, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JDS 95J registered?
JDS 95J is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 September 1973.
Is JDS 95J safe to buy?
The MOT history for JDS 95J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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