MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,786 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front tyres cracking.
oil leak.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
light cracking to all tyres
no anti-slip on accelerator pedal
slight play detected at n/s/f hub assembly
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
light cracking to all tyres
no anti-slip on accelerator pedal
slight play detected at n/s/f hub assembly
Oil leak
no anti-slip rubbers on clutch and accelerator pedals
Oil leak
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside & Nearside rear driveshaft universal joints have slight play.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JFL 139D is a 1997 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1997 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 56,987 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 JFL 139D, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was JFL 139D registered?
JFL 139D is a 1997 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 November 1997.
Is JFL 139D safe to buy?
The MOT history for JFL 139D shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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