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ABW 812D

1966 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,102 mi
Last recorded37,102 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1966 Lotus Elan41,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 812D
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,720 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,583 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,420 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 26,173 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,781 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 15,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,663 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 4,292 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 2,002 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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ABW 812D is a 1966 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1966 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,624 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 ABW 812D, 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 60 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABW 812D?

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What year was ABW 812D registered?

ABW 812D is a 1966 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 November 1966.

Is ABW 812D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 812D 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 ABW 812D have outstanding finance?

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