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100 WPX

1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,161 mi
Last recorded17,161 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 13058,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 WPX
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 17,161 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 17,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,514 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 10,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 5,172 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 5,172 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 9,350 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 3,151 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 3,151 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 2 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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100 WPX is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 58,586 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 100 WPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 100 WPX registered?

100 WPX is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 10 October 1972.

Is 100 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 100 WPX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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