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JMO 415L

1972 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,938 mi
Last recorded57,938 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMO 415L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 57,938 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,255 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,470 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 55,459 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both head lamps flashing (1.7.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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JMO 415L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JMO 415L, 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 JMO 415L registered?

JMO 415L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 September 1972.

Is JMO 415L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMO 415L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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