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KJB 114D

1966 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,853 mi
Last recorded3,853 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1966 Lotus Elan41,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJB 114D
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1966
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 3,853 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 3,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in bottle (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 3,589 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 3,589 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 2,683 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 2,396 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 918 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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KJB 114D is a 1966 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,624 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 KJB 114D, 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 60 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 KJB 114D registered?

KJB 114D is a 1966 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 August 1966.

Is KJB 114D safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJB 114D shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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