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EYB 309C

1965 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,154 mi
Last recorded61,154 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1965 Lotus Elan40,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYB 309C
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1965
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 61,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 60,482 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 60,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 60,055 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 60,045 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,964 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,836 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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EYB 309C is a 1965 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 40,215 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EYB 309C, 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 61 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 EYB 309C?

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What year was EYB 309C registered?

EYB 309C is a 1965 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 July 1965.

Is EYB 309C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYB 309C shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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