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KWT 345J

1971 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,874 mi
Last recorded57,874 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWT 345J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,874 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 57,346 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,220 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 57,166 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,081 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,221 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,528 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 50,371 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,160 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 47,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KWT 345J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Blue 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 KWT 345J, 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 KWT 345J registered?

KWT 345J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 June 1971.

Is KWT 345J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWT 345J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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