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FKL 152L

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,187 mi
Last recorded29,187 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKL 152L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,187 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,986 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,678 miles

engine coolant seeping from lower heater hose connection on engine

Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear wish bones rusting

Fail 11 Jul 2014 26,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear wish bones rusting

Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,639 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside engine mount slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack gaitors deteriating

Pass 28 May 2009 22,571 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 21,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,211 miles

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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FKL 152L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FKL 152L, 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 FKL 152L registered?

FKL 152L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FKL 152L safe to buy?

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