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OJE 565M

1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Purple Petrol 1550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,397 mi
Last recorded72,397 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 13061,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJE 565M
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,550cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,397 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,659 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 70,105 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower brake hose close to cv gaiter

engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,174 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,759 miles

slight play in front hubs

Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,967 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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OJE 565M is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Purple with a 1,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJE 565M, 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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How do I check the history of OJE 565M?

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What year was OJE 565M registered?

OJE 565M is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 23 April 1974.

Is OJE 565M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJE 565M shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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