MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Slight oil leak on engine and rear differential
Engine has oil leak
Nearside rear driveshaft oil seal leaking
Slight play Nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
slight play n/s front wheel bearing ?
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
near side front lower arm bush has slight wear in bush
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
near side front wheel bearing has slight play
near side rear tyre has low tread
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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