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AJV 500L

1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,773 mi
Last recorded5,773 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 13058,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJV 500L
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 5,773 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 5,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 5,721 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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AJV 500L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue 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 + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 58,586 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJV 500L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJV 500L registered?

AJV 500L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is AJV 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJV 500L 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.

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