MOT Status
ValidMileage
742 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting, not using locking part of nut
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test As well as carpets door cards ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting, not using locking part of nut
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Sun Visor Missing
Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective Unable to Test due to bonnet not on vehicle (8.4.2)
Central Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Inoperative (8.2.2)
Central Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Central Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Steering column wiring (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose Lock nut missing (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Indicator wiring fouling wheel (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end loose Lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported Wires resting on fuel tank (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting, not using locking part of nut
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test As well as carpets door cards ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting, not using locking part of nut
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Sun Visor Missing
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EUD 983K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 EUD 983K, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of EUD 983K?
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What year was EUD 983K registered?
EUD 983K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 March 1972.
Is EUD 983K safe to buy?
The MOT history for EUD 983K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EUD 983K have outstanding finance?
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