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CMJ 251L

1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,491 mi
Last recorded98,491 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 13044,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMJ 251L
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 98,491 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,483 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,474 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 98,377 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 98,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,101 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 98,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,014 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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CMJ 251L is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 44,255 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 CMJ 251L, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CMJ 251L?

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What year was CMJ 251L registered?

CMJ 251L is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 13 July 1973.

Is CMJ 251L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMJ 251L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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