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EMA 359K

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,752 mi
Last recorded22,752 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMA 359K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 22,752 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,491 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 20,774 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 18,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 16,512 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 13,195 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 8,505 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 8,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 7,505 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,305 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,633 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 903 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 2 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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EMA 359K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EMA 359K, 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 EMA 359K registered?

EMA 359K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is EMA 359K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMA 359K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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