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GNG 317K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNG 317K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,313 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 89,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 89,263 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,860 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,822 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,763 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,716 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,620 miles

Both front and rear brake discs are lightly corroded

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Sep 2010 88,464 miles

brake discs rusty

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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GNG 317K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GNG 317K, 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 GNG 317K registered?

GNG 317K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is GNG 317K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNG 317K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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