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ELA 111

1975 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,177 mi
Last recorded51,177 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELA 111
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,177 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,406 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,406 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,902 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,165 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,318 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,029 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,783 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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ELA 111 is a 1975 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ELA 111, 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 51 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELA 111?

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What year was ELA 111 registered?

ELA 111 is a 1975 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 April 1975.

Is ELA 111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELA 111 shows 14 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 ELA 111 have outstanding finance?

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