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ENU 830L

1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,135 mi
Last recorded77,135 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 13044,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENU 830L
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,135 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,026 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,891 miles

Front wheel slightly binding on

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,707 miles

offside front brake hose slightly deteriated

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,388 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 76,013 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,384 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 74,529 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,908 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,633 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 73,344 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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ENU 830L is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 44,255 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 ENU 830L, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ENU 830L?

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What year was ENU 830L registered?

ENU 830L is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 15 May 1973.

Is ENU 830L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENU 830L shows 11 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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