MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,342 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake hoses rubber perishing
slight oil leak around engine sump and gearbox
slight oil leak front rear diff
slight play in n/s front wheel bearing
Fluid leak, but not excessive back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering rack boot deteriorating
Offside Rear handbrake brake pad getting thin
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all four tyres starting to crack up inbetween treads
Offside Front steering rack gaitor starting to split
Offside Rear brake has slight bind
oil leak from engine
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front steering rack gaitor starting to split
Offside Rear brake has slight bind
oil leak from engine
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight damage to screen
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MSY 239J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 MSY 239J, 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 MSY 239J registered?
MSY 239J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 July 1971.
Is MSY 239J safe to buy?
The MOT history for MSY 239J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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