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AGS 398D

1966 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,861 mi
Last recorded2,861 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1966 Lotus Elan41,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGS 398D
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2018 2,861 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AGS 398D is a 1966 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 AGS 398D, 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.

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What year was AGS 398D registered?

AGS 398D is a 1966 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1966.

Is AGS 398D safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGS 398D shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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