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WOW 935J

1971 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,641 mi
Last recorded74,641 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOW 935J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,928 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/R drive shaft insecure

Slight brake bind O/S/R wheel

Pass 17 May 2010 73,371 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,933 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 72,933 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,925 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 72,925 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2006 72,102 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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WOW 935J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WOW 935J, 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 WOW 935J registered?

WOW 935J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 January 1971.

Is WOW 935J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOW 935J shows 9 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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