MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,993 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
rear drveshafts cush drives in poor condition
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
rear drveshafts cush drives in poor condition
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine runing very poor [pos/missfire] body work very poor
excessive smell of fuel can not find leak
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight corrosion to suspension front and rear
slight residue of brake fluid on n/s/r wheel
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NRU 255M is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Bronze with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 NRU 255M, 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 NRU 255M registered?
NRU 255M is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is NRU 255M safe to buy?
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