MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,070 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Inner Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
offside and nearside rear handbrake pads wearing thin
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DAR 91K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc 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 DAR 91K, 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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How do I check the history of DAR 91K?
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What year was DAR 91K registered?
DAR 91K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 February 1972.
Is DAR 91K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DAR 91K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DAR 91K have outstanding finance?
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