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KLN 155K

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,615 mi
Last recorded54,615 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLN 155K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,615 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,497 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,475 miles

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

slight play in inner steering rack arm

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,353 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 5,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

nearside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,122 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension joints

Fail 3 Aug 2007 54,110 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,966 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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KLN 155K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KLN 155K, 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 KLN 155K registered?

KLN 155K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 August 1971.

Is KLN 155K safe to buy?

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