MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,749 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
brake pedal slightly sticking
wipers week/slow (slightly poor condition)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
brake pedal slightly sticking
wipers week/slow (slightly poor condition)
Exhaust System Rusted
All Front Shock Absorber Mount Bushes Perishing
All Front Suspension Anti Roll BAr Drop Link Rubbers Perishing
All Rear Driveshaft Rubber Couplings Perishing
Both Steering Rack GAitors Perishing
Engine Oil Leaks
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBF 82J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VBF 82J, 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 VBF 82J registered?
VBF 82J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 January 1971.
Is VBF 82J safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBF 82J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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