MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,126 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak
both driveshaft doughnuts perished
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Oil leak
both rear driveshaft doughnuts perished
handbrake cable fouling starter motor
hazard switch been removed
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
oil leak on or adjacent to starter motor
surface corrosion to chassis
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WDF 143J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 WDF 143J, 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 WDF 143J registered?
WDF 143J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 January 1971.
Is WDF 143J safe to buy?
The MOT history for WDF 143J shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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