MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Both rear tyres have age related cracking but no ply exposed
Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking in walls but no ply exposed
all four rear driveshaft donuts are deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured mount (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking in walls but no ply exposed
all four rear driveshaft donuts are deteriorated
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Bottom radiator hose rubbing *******
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FWR 420J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 FWR 420J, 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 56 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FWR 420J registered?
FWR 420J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1970.
Is FWR 420J safe to buy?
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