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FOH 872L

1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,638 mi
Last recorded76,638 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 13058,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOH 872L
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,638 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,589 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,552 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,536 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,516 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,452 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,437 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 76,401 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 76,361 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 76,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 76,345 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 76,315 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 76,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 76,304 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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FOH 872L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 58,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FOH 872L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FOH 872L registered?

FOH 872L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 9 October 1972.

Is FOH 872L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOH 872L shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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