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VPP 502M

1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,552 mi
Last recorded96,552 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 13034,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPP 502M
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2008 96,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 95,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 94,157 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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VPP 502M is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 34,803 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 VPP 502M, 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 55 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 VPP 502M?

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What year was VPP 502M registered?

VPP 502M is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VPP 502M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPP 502M shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VPP 502M have outstanding finance?

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