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XVU 967M

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,956 mi
Last recorded4,956 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVU 967M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2013 4,956 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 2,774 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 1,734 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 490 miles

Nearside fornt metal brake pipe poorly routed but not effecting brake performance.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 98,613 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 95,560 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 93,082 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 92,772 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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XVU 967M 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 100%.

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 XVU 967M, 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 XVU 967M?

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What year was XVU 967M registered?

XVU 967M is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is XVU 967M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVU 967M shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVU 967M have outstanding finance?

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