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JWY 611J

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,958 mi
Last recorded82,958 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWY 611J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,820 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,791 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 81,791 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,714 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,604 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,526 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,477 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2011 81,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,307 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r/ outer tyre wall cracking.

Pass 26 May 2009 81,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,543 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,515 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,715 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 78,715 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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JWY 611J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JWY 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWY 611J registered?

JWY 611J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 May 1971.

Is JWY 611J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWY 611J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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