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DKD 850K

1972 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,032 mi
Last recorded67,032 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKD 850K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 67,032 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 66,579 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 66,166 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,960 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,694 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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DKD 850K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 DKD 850K, 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 DKD 850K registered?

DKD 850K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 24 May 1972.

Is DKD 850K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKD 850K shows 5 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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