MOT Status
ValidMileage
13,333 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower u/j (2.2.2 (c))
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged
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
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of KYO 301K?
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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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