1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 1.6L Petrol · CMJ 251L
1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1973. Recorded mileage 98,491 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2024. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN + 2S 130
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CMJ 251L Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 98,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CMJ 251L Mileage History
- 19/01/202298,483 mi
- 05/05/202398,491 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
CMJ 251L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 (CMJ 251L) between January 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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