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5208 NC

1972 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,296 mi
Last recorded88,296 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan +280,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5208 NC
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,296 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,047 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,114 miles

Front some plat at steering rack pinion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 84,552 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 83,486 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear n/s seat has a lap belt and o/s has no seat belt. Not fitted from new and not required.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,486 miles

Rear n/s seat has a lap belt and o/s has no seat belt. Not fitted from new and not required.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 82,825 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,231 miles

only 1 rear seat belt fitted to nearside. lap type

Fail 5 Oct 2010 80,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

only 1 rear seat belt fitted to nearside. lap type

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,866 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
Stop lamp not working 32
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5208 NC is a 1972 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 80,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan +2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5208 NC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan +2 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5208 NC registered?

5208 NC is a 1972 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is 5208 NC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5208 NC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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