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KJB 312L

1972 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,352 mi
Last recorded43,352 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJB 312L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,352 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake servo bracket could be better.

wipers and washers poor.b/pipes poorly fitted.engine mtg rubbers poor.o/s/r suspension arm close to wheel rim.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded.various minor oil leaks.wipers poor.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 42,216 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded.various minor oil leaks.wipers poor.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,720 miles

various b/pipes poorly fitted.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 40,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

various b/pipes poorly fitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,691 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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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KJB 312L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJB 312L, 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 KJB 312L registered?

KJB 312L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 November 1972.

Is KJB 312L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJB 312L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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