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VUX 535K

1971 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,384 mi
Last recorded24,384 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUX 535K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,384 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 20,545 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 12,759 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 7,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 3,817 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 2,287 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 2,181 miles

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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VUX 535K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUX 535K, 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

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What year was VUX 535K registered?

VUX 535K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is VUX 535K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUX 535K shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUX 535K have outstanding finance?

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