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PBJ 769F

1978 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,571 mi
Last recorded16,571 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBJ 769F
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2023 16,571 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 16,474 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 16,192 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 15,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 15,795 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 15,556 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 15,269 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 14,885 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 14,690 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,638 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 14,576 miles

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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PBJ 769F is a 1978 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PBJ 769F, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PBJ 769F?

You can check the full history of PBJ 769F by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PBJ 769F registered?

PBJ 769F is a 1978 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is PBJ 769F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBJ 769F shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBJ 769F have outstanding finance?

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