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CNR 8K

1972 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,344 mi
Last recorded29,344 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNR 8K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 29,344 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 28,610 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 27,923 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 26,648 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 26,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on brake disc (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Ball joint slightly corroded. (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 26,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,855 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 25,503 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 25,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 25,300 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,003 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,555 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 209,969 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,787 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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CNR 8K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CNR 8K, 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

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What year was CNR 8K registered?

CNR 8K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is CNR 8K safe to buy?

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