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GHO 24K

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,089 mi
Last recorded50,089 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHO 24K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 50,089 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,653 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,677 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 48,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,294 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 48,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,186 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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GHO 24K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GHO 24K, 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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How do I check the history of GHO 24K?

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What year was GHO 24K registered?

GHO 24K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 May 1972.

Is GHO 24K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHO 24K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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