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MJH 47K

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,044 mi
Last recorded25,044 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJH 47K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 25,044 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front kingpin has movement in

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 24,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,456 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,256 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,895 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,264 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 22,723 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,198 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 21,473 miles

both front wheel bearing have play

Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 19,570 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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MJH 47K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MJH 47K, 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.

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What year was MJH 47K registered?

MJH 47K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 October 1971.

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