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HYB 554K

1972 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,695 mi
Last recorded77,695 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYB 554K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,695 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 77,695 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,867 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,545 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,412 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,780 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,760 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Engine, gearbox and differential oil leaks

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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HYB 554K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HYB 554K, 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 HYB 554K registered?

HYB 554K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 January 1972.

Is HYB 554K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYB 554K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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