MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,740 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DRX 889K is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 58,586 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRX 889K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DRX 889K registered?
DRX 889K is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 21 July 1972.
Is DRX 889K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DRX 889K shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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