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JWP 658K

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,894 mi
Last recorded30,894 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWP 658K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 28,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 28,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,529 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 28,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,205 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 28,205 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 25,750 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,135 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,995 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 24,744 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,443 miles

slight wear in n/s lower trunion and vertical link.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,061 miles

slight wear in the n/s lower trunion and verticale link.

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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JWP 658K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JWP 658K, 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.

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What year was JWP 658K registered?

JWP 658K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 October 1971.

Is JWP 658K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWP 658K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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