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2 EAO

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,215 mi
Last recorded49,215 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 EAO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2018 49,215 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,758 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,316 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,775 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,384 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,039 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,182 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,363 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,272 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,408 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,648 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,833 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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2 EAO is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 EAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2 EAO registered?

2 EAO is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 December 1972.

Is 2 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 EAO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2 EAO have outstanding finance?

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