MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight blow from exhaust at front
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight blow from exhaust at front
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front track rod end boots are split
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Engine mountings perished seperating
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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VFA 253K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VFA 253K, 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 VFA 253K registered?
VFA 253K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 August 1971.
Is VFA 253K safe to buy?
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