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VWG 444J

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,486 mi
Last recorded90,486 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWG 444J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 90,486 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 90,473 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 90,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 89,931 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 89,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,756 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 88,496 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,375 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,889 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,864 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,851 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,734 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 87,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,340 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 86,803 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 86,460 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 86,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,578 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 85,265 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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VWG 444J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VWG 444J, 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 VWG 444J registered?

VWG 444J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 March 1971.

Is VWG 444J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWG 444J shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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