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KHS 459K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,719 mi
Last recorded63,719 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHS 459K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,719 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,677 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,514 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,447 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,323 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 63,290 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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KHS 459K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KHS 459K, 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 KHS 459K registered?

KHS 459K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is KHS 459K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHS 459K shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KHS 459K have outstanding finance?

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