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AGE 370J

1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,922 mi
Last recorded26,922 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 13034,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGE 370J
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 26,922 miles
Fail 8 May 2009

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,509 miles

All brake pipes rusty.

There is some play in the rack.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 26,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All brake pipes rusty.

Slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 24,280 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 24,280 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AGE 370J is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AGE 370J, 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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What year was AGE 370J registered?

AGE 370J is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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