MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NEV 96J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NEV 96J, 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 NEV 96J registered?
NEV 96J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 May 1971.
Is NEV 96J safe to buy?
The MOT history for NEV 96J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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