MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,721 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Seat belts slightly frayed. Both seats tilt forward and designed not to lock down and slightly insecure (5.2.2a)
Steering column slightly insecure. Oil leak.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And insecure (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working No bulb or lens (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported And chaffing (3.6.B.1)
Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Positive lead to battery. (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Seat belts slightly frayed. Both seats tilt forward and designed not to lock down and slightly insecure (5.2.2a)
Steering column slightly insecure. Oil leak.
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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YJR 776J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 YJR 776J, 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 YJR 776J registered?
YJR 776J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is YJR 776J safe to buy?
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