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FDD 575L

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,586 mi
Last recorded41,586 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDD 575L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 41,586 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,824 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,963 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,963 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,532 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,217 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,869 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,235 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 37,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,950 miles

slight play in offside front bottom trunion joint

Fail 4 Jul 2008 35,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in offside front bottom trunion joint

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,229 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 133,167 miles

off side front lower trunnion slight lift

offside rear outer drive shaft coupling perished

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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FDD 575L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FDD 575L, 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

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What year was FDD 575L registered?

FDD 575L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 December 1972.

Is FDD 575L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDD 575L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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