MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Lower Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks from front to rear of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks from front to rear of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NVW 23J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 NVW 23J, 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 NVW 23J registered?
NVW 23J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is NVW 23J safe to buy?
The MOT history for NVW 23J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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