MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JHM 372N is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 JHM 372N, 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 JHM 372N registered?
JHM 372N is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 April 1972.
Is JHM 372N safe to buy?
The MOT history for JHM 372N shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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