1971 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · MDN 1
1971 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/08/1971. Recorded mileage 73,340 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1558cc
MDN 1 Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 73,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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MDN 1 Mileage History
- 21/04/200666,420 mi
- 03/10/200766,561 mi+141 mi
- 09/10/200866,593 mi+32 mi
- 02/10/200966,838 mi+245 mi
- 01/10/201067,125 mi+287 mi
- 07/10/201167,310 mi+185 mi
- 30/05/201367,760 mi+450 mi
- 03/06/201367,762 mi+2 mi
- 17/06/201467,962 mi+200 mi
- 18/06/201568,856 mi+894 mi
- 07/06/201669,018 mi+162 mi
- 29/06/201770,793 mi+1,775 mi
- 08/06/201870,900 mi+107 mi
- 26/06/201971,244 mi+344 mi
- 07/06/202373,215 mi+1,971 mi
- 09/05/202573,338 mi+123 mi
- 13/05/202573,340 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 363 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
MDN 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Lotus Elan (MDN 1) between April 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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