MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal pin slightly worn
Hand brake clevis pins slightly worn
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear exhaust mountings perished
Rear tyres slightly perished
oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal pin slightly worn
Hand brake clevis pins slightly worn
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear exhaust mountings perished
Rear tyres slightly perished
oil leak
front and rear brake discs getting rusted
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front and rear brake discs getting rusted
rear differential stay bar brackets loose
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FKJ 777L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 FKJ 777L, 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 54 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FKJ 777L registered?
FKJ 777L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 August 1972.
Is FKJ 777L safe to buy?
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