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EKN 875K

1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,341 mi
Last recorded24,341 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 13058,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKN 875K
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 24,341 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 19,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,089 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,039 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,279 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 18,136 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,961 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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EKN 875K is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKN 875K, 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 EKN 875K registered?

EKN 875K is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is EKN 875K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKN 875K shows 9 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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