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KNW 666L

1972 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

8,788 mi
Last recorded8,788 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNW 666L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 8,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 8,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 8,581 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 8,579 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 8,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 8,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2017 8,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 7,584 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 7,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 7,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 6,118 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 6,115 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 5,270 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 3,263 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 1,081 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 98,901 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 94,915 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 94,680 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 May 2006 92,437 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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KNW 666L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KNW 666L, 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 KNW 666L registered?

KNW 666L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is KNW 666L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNW 666L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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