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CDL 868C

1965 Lotus Elan

Cream Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,453 mi
Last recorded18,453 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1965 Lotus Elan40,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDL 868C
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1965
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,453 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,450 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,411 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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CDL 868C is a 1965 Lotus Elan in Cream with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 40,215 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 CDL 868C, 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 61 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 CDL 868C?

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What year was CDL 868C registered?

CDL 868C is a 1965 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 March 1965.

Is CDL 868C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDL 868C 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.

Does CDL 868C have outstanding finance?

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