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XOL 200J

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,913 mi
Last recorded58,913 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOL 200J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 58,913 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 58,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,755 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 58,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,092 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 58,076 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,671 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 57,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,579 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 56,579 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,535 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 54,322 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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XOL 200J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XOL 200J, 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 XOL 200J registered?

XOL 200J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 April 1971.

Is XOL 200J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOL 200J shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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