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FWX 765J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,748 mi
Last recorded2,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWX 765J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 2,748 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 2,748 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 2,708 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 2,577 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 2,572 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 1,486 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 99,824 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 99,817 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,659 miles

Drivers seat belt catch incomplete.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 99,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers seat belt catch incomplete.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,949 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 98,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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FWX 765J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FWX 765J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWX 765J registered?

FWX 765J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is FWX 765J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWX 765J shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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