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EUD 983K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

742 mi
Last recorded742 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUD 983K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 742 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 713 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 282 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 87 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 4 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 4 miles

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.

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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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.

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