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Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering rack has slight play on o/s
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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JRO 20C is a 1965 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1965 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 40,215 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 JRO 20C, 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 61 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of JRO 20C?
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What year was JRO 20C registered?
JRO 20C is a 1965 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 April 1965.
Is JRO 20C safe to buy?
The MOT history for JRO 20C shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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