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EKN 863K

1972 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,016 mi
Last recorded94,016 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKN 863K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 94,016 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 93,054 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 93,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 93,519 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 92,204 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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EKN 863K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EKN 863K, 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 EKN 863K registered?

EKN 863K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 February 1972.

Is EKN 863K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKN 863K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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