MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,469 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
large engine oil leak
oil leak area of rocker cover
slight oil leak o/s rear driveshaft oil seal
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
large engine oil leak
oil leak area of rocker cover
slight oil leak o/s rear driveshaft oil seal
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine oil leak
gear box oil leak
rear axle oil leak
tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
engine oil leak
gear box oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
engine oil leak
gear box oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both seat belt mounts corroded slightly
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both seat belt mounts corroded slightly
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RCL 913J is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 34,803 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCL 913J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RCL 913J registered?
RCL 913J is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 7 April 1971.
Is RCL 913J safe to buy?
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