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WRO 779J

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,547 mi
Last recorded10,547 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRO 779J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 10,547 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,517 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 10,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,040 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 10,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 9,490 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,049 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,469 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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WRO 779J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WRO 779J, 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

How do I check the history of WRO 779J?

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What year was WRO 779J registered?

WRO 779J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is WRO 779J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRO 779J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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