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MRC 200K

1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

610 mi
Last recorded610 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 13034,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRC 200K
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2010 610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 7 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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MRC 200K is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 34,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRC 200K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MRC 200K registered?

MRC 200K is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MRC 200K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRC 200K shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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