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GGD 868L

1972 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,733 mi
Last recorded14,733 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGD 868L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 14,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 14,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 14,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 14,363 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 14,346 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,322 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 14,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 14,297 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 14,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 14,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,079 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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GGD 868L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GGD 868L, 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 GGD 868L registered?

GGD 868L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 December 1972.

Is GGD 868L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGD 868L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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