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98,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front vertical links have slight play
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top penetrating inner wing (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind front seat (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top penetrating innerwing (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor behind front seat (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
panel lights n/w
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
both front tyre walls perished
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RND 840J is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 RND 840J, 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 RND 840J registered?
RND 840J is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 12 March 1971.
Is RND 840J safe to buy?
The MOT history for RND 840J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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