£24,010
1971 Lotus Elan Sprint
United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint is a well-maintained example finished in John Player Gold Leaf racing colors. It features the more powerful 1.6-liter engine and has been set up for fast road/sprint use, with a re-build in the mid-80s and recent maintenance.
Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained, with a full re-build in the mid-80s and recent maintenance in 2016. It has some modifications for fast road/sprint use. The car has been enjoyed and used.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
7109210493G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
54,801 miles
EKN651K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1971 Lotus Elan Sprint Super example set up for fast road/sprint from long term loving ownership; fitted luggage - huge fun Dating from October 1971 this pretty Elan Sprint is finished in the typical two-tone John Player Gold Leaf cigarette racing colours and features the more powerful ‘big valve’ 1.6-litre inline four-cylinder engine, which reputedly produced 126bhp in stock tune giving the cars a zero to sixty time of just 6.6 seconds - seriously quick in the era.
This tidy example was treated to a full re-build in the mid-80’s since when its been enjoyed and more recently treated to a high pressure oil pump, adjustable shocks and new main bearings in 2016.
We also note fitment of a roll bar and side impact bars, new large ali radiator and sports air filters.
In the boot, we find some useful spares and also a spare N/S door glass, tonneau cover, spare hood cover and most unusually, a pair of fitted suit-cases for cheeky weekends away in the car.
The history file(s) include the V5...
Points of note
£14,062
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£31,034
Median Price (Since 2020)
£65,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 22 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
82,701 miles
Registration Date
1971-10-07
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 23 2017 with 82,701 miles
Failed
On Aug 21 2017 with 82,701 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Passed
On Aug 01 2016 with 82,504 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak noted.
Failed
On Jul 20 2016 with 82,482 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Front brakes have some imbalance.
- Oil leak noted.
- Nearside front wheel bearing could not be tested due to brake binding on.
Passed
On Dec 16 2014 with 80,189 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak noted.
- Play to both front wheel bearings noted.
Passed
On May 03 2013 with 75,521 miles
Failed
On Apr 22 2013 with 75,521 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- n/s front wheel slight bind
Passed
On Jun 08 2012 with 75,453 miles
Passed
On Jun 03 2011 with 75,318 miles
Passed
On Jun 03 2010 with 75,164 miles
Passed
On May 19 2009 with 75,000 miles
Passed
On Jun 04 2008 with 74,935 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2007 with 74,736 miles
Passed
On May 26 2006 with 74,570 miles
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