MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
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
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
You can check the full history of EYB 309C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does EYB 309C have outstanding finance?
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