MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear wheels fouling on rear suspension bolts. Bolts and wheels slightly damaged
coolant hose fouling on steering column
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
coolant hose fouling on steering column and chassis leg
rear suspension arm retaining bolts slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HUL 1K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 HUL 1K, 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.
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What year was HUL 1K registered?
HUL 1K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 October 1971.
Is HUL 1K safe to buy?
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