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GAP 3L

1972 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,983 mi
Last recorded28,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAP 3L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 27,807 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 27,806 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 27,750 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 27,750 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 27,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,606 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,552 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,490 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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GAP 3L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GAP 3L, 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 GAP 3L registered?

GAP 3L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is GAP 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAP 3L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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