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SUY 906L

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,224 mi
Last recorded78,224 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUY 906L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2010 78,224 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,459 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 77,457 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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SUY 906L is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SUY 906L, 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 SUY 906L?

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What year was SUY 906L registered?

SUY 906L is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SUY 906L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUY 906L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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