MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XNJ 5J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 XNJ 5J, 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 56 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XNJ 5J registered?
XNJ 5J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 October 1970.
Is XNJ 5J safe to buy?
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