MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,872 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
slight wear in offside and nearside front suspension lower trunion joints
offside and nearside driveshaft rubber couplings perished
slight wear in offside and nearside front suspension bottom joints
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
nearside & offside front bottom trunion joints have slight wear
nearside & offside front bottom trunion joints have slight wear
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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XBF 821J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red 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 XBF 821J, 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 XBF 821J registered?
XBF 821J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 March 1971.
Is XBF 821J safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBF 821J 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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