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KUY 360K

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,343 mi
Last recorded29,343 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUY 360K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,299 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,407 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 28,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,377 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 28,371 miles

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

Vehicle not running when retested.

Water leak

Fail 28 Jun 2014 28,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Water leak

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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KUY 360K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KUY 360K, 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

How do I check the history of KUY 360K?

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What year was KUY 360K registered?

KUY 360K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 November 1971.

Is KUY 360K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUY 360K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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