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ACD 890K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,609 mi
Last recorded85,609 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 890K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 85,609 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 84,075 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 84,074 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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ACD 890K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ACD 890K, 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

How do I check the history of ACD 890K?

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What year was ACD 890K registered?

ACD 890K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 January 1972.

Is ACD 890K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACD 890K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ACD 890K have outstanding finance?

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