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KYO 301K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,333 mi
Last recorded13,333 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYO 301K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 13,333 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 13,069 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 13,069 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower u/j (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 12,505 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 12,505 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2017 12,505 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2016 12,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 11,055 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,155 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 10,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 2,150 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 2,094 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 2,094 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 2,284 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 1,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 2 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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KYO 301K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KYO 301K, 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 KYO 301K registered?

KYO 301K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 February 1972.

Is KYO 301K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYO 301K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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