1971 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · FSK 81J
1971 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 1971. Recorded mileage 24,400 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FSK 81J Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 24,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FSK 81J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Lotus Elan (FSK 81J) between May 2018 and May 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
FSK 81J Mileage History
- 23/05/201821,399 mi
- 02/05/201921,851 mi+452 mi
- 02/05/201921,852 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/202222,897 mi+1,045 mi
- 16/05/202323,182 mi+285 mi
- 28/05/202524,058 mi+876 mi
- 21/05/202624,400 mi+342 mi
Average of roughly 375 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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