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JRB 888J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

7,384 mi
Last recorded7,384 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRB 888J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 7,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 7,368 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 7,344 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 7,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 7,329 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 7,329 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 7,324 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 7,324 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,269 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 7,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 7,240 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 7,227 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,068 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2008 7,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 6,954 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,756 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 6,360 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 6,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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JRB 888J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JRB 888J, 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 56 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 JRB 888J registered?

JRB 888J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is JRB 888J safe to buy?

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