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LJU 409E

1967 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,849 mi
Last recorded12,849 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1967 Lotus Elan39,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJU 409E
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 12,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 12,691 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 12,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,271 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 12,271 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 12,250 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,164 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,046 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,525 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,419 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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LJU 409E is a 1967 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1967 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 39,696 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 LJU 409E, 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 59 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 LJU 409E registered?

LJU 409E is a 1967 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 July 1967.

Is LJU 409E safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJU 409E shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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