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WAJ 505J

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,901 mi
Last recorded44,901 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAJ 505J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 44,901 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 44,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,203 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 41,991 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 40,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in front wheel berings

Slight play in steering column

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,751 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 39,746 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,122 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,232 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 36,232 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no. plate poor position with no reflective backing

horn activating when turning steering wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,978 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,991 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,444 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,798 miles

oil leak

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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WAJ 505J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WAJ 505J, 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 WAJ 505J registered?

WAJ 505J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is WAJ 505J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAJ 505J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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