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JMK 444K

1971 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,555 mi
Last recorded68,555 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMK 444K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,555 miles

slight wear in n/s rack end

Pass 12 Jul 2016 6,738 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 6,411 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 5,976 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 5,306 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 4,367 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 4,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 3,694 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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JMK 444K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JMK 444K, 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 JMK 444K registered?

JMK 444K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 November 1971.

Is JMK 444K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMK 444K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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