MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,958 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EOE 877K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EOE 877K, 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 EOE 877K registered?
EOE 877K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 June 1972.
Is EOE 877K safe to buy?
The MOT history for EOE 877K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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