MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicators (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicators (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear suspension arm bolt not through lock nut
Offside Rear suspension arm bolt fouling inside of wheel
Rear suspension bolt not reaching nyloc nut looks like thread lock applied
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear suspension bolt not reaching nyloc nut looks like thread lock applied
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RVV 434K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 RVV 434K, 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 RVV 434K registered?
RVV 434K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 September 1971.
Is RVV 434K safe to buy?
The MOT history for RVV 434K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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