MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both uppers (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Wiper mark on screen
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
wiper marks on screen
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Wiper marks on screen
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Wiper marks on screen
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Wiper marks on screen
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Wiper marks on screen
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Wiper marks on screen
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Wiper marks on screen
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Wiper marks on screen
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Front Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XFU 476K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XFU 476K, 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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XFU 476K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1971.
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