MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise handbrake traval
advise n/s/f seatbelt /retracting
advise rear seat back insecure
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SNB 842J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SNB 842J, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SNB 842J?
You can check the full history of SNB 842J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SNB 842J registered?
SNB 842J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 February 1971.
Is SNB 842J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SNB 842J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SNB 842J have outstanding finance?
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