MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,433 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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long travel at handbrake lever
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
long travel at handbrake lever
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside rear outer drive shaft rubber coupling has split at one segment
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
odd type wheels across front axle
nearside parking brake partially oparative
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SFL 166K is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SFL 166K, 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 SFL 166K registered?
SFL 166K is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is SFL 166K safe to buy?
The MOT history for SFL 166K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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