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GPJ 38K

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,072 mi
Last recorded99,072 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPJ 38K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 99,072 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,567 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,456 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,878 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 94,527 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 93,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,043 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,884 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,571 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,390 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,569 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,575 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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GPJ 38K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 49,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPJ 38K, 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 55 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 GPJ 38K?

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What year was GPJ 38K registered?

GPJ 38K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 August 1971.

Is GPJ 38K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPJ 38K shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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