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APO 260L

1972 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,391 mi
Last recorded40,391 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 260L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 May 2017 40,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 40,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 40,293 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 40,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,085 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,906 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,512 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,638 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,058 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,058 miles

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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APO 260L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 APO 260L, 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 APO 260L?

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What year was APO 260L registered?

APO 260L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 November 1972.

Is APO 260L safe to buy?

The MOT history for APO 260L shows 12 tests 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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