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CKA 9K

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,964 mi
Last recorded22,964 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKA 9K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 22,964 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 22,675 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 22,670 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 22,312 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 22,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,628 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 19,422 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 18,082 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,989 miles

Both rear drive shaft dampers severely deteriorated

Ignition warning lights inoperative

Near side front anti roll bar link arm securing bolt does not pertrude through locking nut

Near side front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer preventing ingress of dirt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 9 Nov 2011 17,988 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear drive shaft dampers severely deteriorated

Ignition warning lights inoperative

Near side front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer preventing ingress of dirt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,309 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,954 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 75,718 miles

n s f slight movement

Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,887 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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CKA 9K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CKA 9K, 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 CKA 9K registered?

CKA 9K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 April 1972.

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