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WMR 371K

1971 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,980 mi
Last recorded81,980 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMR 371K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 81,980 miles

Slight oil leak on engine and rear differential

Pass 3 May 2017 81,318 miles

Engine has oil leak

Nearside rear driveshaft oil seal leaking

Slight play Nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2016 80,359 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 79,244 miles

Oil leak

slight play n/s front wheel bearing ?

Pass 19 Apr 2014 78,578 miles

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

main beam telltale slightly dim

near side front bottom balljoint bush has slight play

Pass 10 May 2013 78,175 miles

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

near side front lower arm bush has slight wear in bush

Fail 27 Apr 2013 78,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 77,774 miles

near side front wheel bearing has slight play

near side rear tyre has low tread

Pass 14 May 2011 77,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 76,391 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 75,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 75,351 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 73,093 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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WMR 371K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WMR 371K, 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 WMR 371K registered?

WMR 371K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 November 1971.

Is WMR 371K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMR 371K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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