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JLL 338K

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,378 mi
Last recorded8,378 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLL 338K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2018 8,378 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 8,067 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 7,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 7,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,411 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

boot under-floor is petrol-stained

offside headlight is slow to lift

Pass 30 Jun 2012 7,045 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlight is slow to lift

screen washers are poor

Pass 21 May 2011 6,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 6,641 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,432 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 5,990 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 5,445 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 5,062 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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JLL 338K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 JLL 338K, 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

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What year was JLL 338K registered?

JLL 338K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 August 1971.

Is JLL 338K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLL 338K shows 13 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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