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EMA 7K

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,147 mi
Last recorded10,147 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMA 7K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 10,147 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 10,146 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 9,734 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 9,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 8,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 7,658 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 6,668 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 5,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 4,544 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 3,433 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 3,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 2,904 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 1,402 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 97,313 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 95,023 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 95,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 15 May 2007 92,410 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 92,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 90,514 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 7K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 7K, 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 7K registered?

EMA 7K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 February 1972.

Is EMA 7K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMA 7K shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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