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GNK 839L

1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,798 mi
Last recorded43,798 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 13058,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNK 839L
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 43,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 43,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,392 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 43,390 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,330 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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GNK 839L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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 GNK 839L, 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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How do I check the history of GNK 839L?

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What year was GNK 839L registered?

GNK 839L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is GNK 839L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNK 839L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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