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DMB 866K

1972 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,681 mi
Last recorded8,681 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMB 866K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 8,681 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 8,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,246 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,860 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 6,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 5,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 4,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 2,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 1,955 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 980 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 927 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 3 May 2007 99,549 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 99,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fault on brake/rear fog wiring ?

Pass 4 May 2006 99,401 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 99,401 miles

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

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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DMB 866K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DMB 866K, 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 DMB 866K registered?

DMB 866K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 January 1972.

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