MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,649 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both outer sills starting to crack and split
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside lower sill,fibreglass starting to splt
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside lower sill,fibreglass starting to splt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
chassis has corrosion but not considered excessive
rear brake discs slightly pitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ANU 408L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 ANU 408L, 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 ANU 408L registered?
ANU 408L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 November 1972.
Is ANU 408L safe to buy?
The MOT history for ANU 408L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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