MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
483 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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J97264 is a 1998 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1998 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,933 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 J97264, 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 28 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was J97264 registered?
J97264 is a 1998 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is J97264 safe to buy?
The MOT history for J97264 shows 1 test 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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