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MSY 239J

1971 Lotus Elan

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,342 mi
Last recorded60,342 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSY 239J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 60,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 59,993 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 59,674 miles

Offside Front steering rack gaitor starting to split

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 May 2021 59,652 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 59,591 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 59,202 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 59,178 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 58,940 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,631 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 58,390 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 59,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,155 miles

slight damage to screen

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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