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JLX 623K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,354 mi
Last recorded90,354 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLX 623K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 90,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 89,999 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 89,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 88,908 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,159 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,737 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,517 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,427 miles

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,302 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 87,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,224 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,120 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,898 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 86,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 86,665 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,529 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 86,526 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,500 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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JLX 623K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JLX 623K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLX 623K registered?

JLX 623K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 January 1972.

Is JLX 623K safe to buy?

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