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EDY 44D

1977 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,724 mi
Last recorded13,724 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDY 44D
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 May 2012 13,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 13,353 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 11,800 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 10,618 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,060 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 8,882 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

O/S/R DRIVE SHAFT OUTER COUPLING TORN

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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EDY 44D is a 1977 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EDY 44D, 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 49 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 EDY 44D?

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What year was EDY 44D registered?

EDY 44D is a 1977 Lotus Elan, first registered on 24 August 1977.

Is EDY 44D safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDY 44D shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EDY 44D have outstanding finance?

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