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KWY 7K

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,659 mi
Last recorded23,659 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWY 7K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 23,659 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2017 23,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,073 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroading

front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 17 May 2012 23,033 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,848 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 22,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,189 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,765 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,327 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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KWY 7K 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 90%.

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 KWY 7K, 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 KWY 7K registered?

KWY 7K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KWY 7K safe to buy?

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