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LAB 703K

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,909 mi
Last recorded49,909 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAB 703K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,909 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,837 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,536 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,909 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,930 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,657 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,229 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 44,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,378 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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LAB 703K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LAB 703K, 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

How do I check the history of LAB 703K?

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What year was LAB 703K registered?

LAB 703K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 February 1972.

Is LAB 703K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAB 703K shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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