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KLN 166K

1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,252 mi
Last recorded19,252 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 13034,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLN 166K
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2018 19,252 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,157 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 18,221 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 17,718 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 16,537 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,155 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 14,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 14,430 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 14,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 14,068 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,809 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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KLN 166K is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 34,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KLN 166K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KLN 166K registered?

KLN 166K is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 24 August 1971.

Is KLN 166K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLN 166K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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