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JWW 611J

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,563 mi
Last recorded32,563 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWW 611J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 32,563 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn [trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn [trunion] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 32,151 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,184 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 27,207 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 22,868 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 20,741 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 15,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 14,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 13,684 miles

oil leak

parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required the park brake efficiency it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Apr 2012 13,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,828 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,508 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,175 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 11,090 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 9,958 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 9,958 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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JWW 611J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JWW 611J, 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 JWW 611J registered?

JWW 611J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is JWW 611J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWW 611J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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