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LGY 19K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,139 mi
Last recorded92,139 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGY 19K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 92,139 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,139 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 91,873 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 90,939 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 90,190 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,155 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,130 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,130 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,429 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,534 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 83,744 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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LGY 19K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LGY 19K, 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

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What year was LGY 19K registered?

LGY 19K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 March 1972.

Is LGY 19K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGY 19K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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