MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,123 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch flexi pipe fouling handbrake cable
Nearside Front Slight play in king pin
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil possible speedo drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres 3-3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil around speedo drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front slight damage n/s/f body
coolant leak
oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front slight damage n/s/f body
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
coolant leak
oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
coolant leak possible rad
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
coolant leak possible rad
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RJE 420J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RJE 420J, 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 RJE 420J registered?
RJE 420J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 June 1971.
Is RJE 420J safe to buy?
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