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AED 107K

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,909 mi
Last recorded41,909 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAED 107K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 41,909 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,803 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 41,773 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,711 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,709 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 41,708 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,704 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,697 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,657 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 41,633 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 41,663 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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AED 107K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AED 107K, 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.

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What year was AED 107K registered?

AED 107K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is AED 107K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AED 107K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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