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LGY 20K

1972 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

9,076 mi
Last recorded9,076 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGY 20K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 9,076 miles

Nearside Front slight play on hub

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front slight play on hub

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 8,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket is insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2024 8,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket is insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2023 8,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 8,427 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON HUB BEARING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE /GEARBOX

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE

Pass 15 Oct 2021 8,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 7,869 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 7,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 6,898 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 6,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 6,199 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 5,628 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs corroded

windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 16 Jun 2014 5,179 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 4,584 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 4,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 3,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 2,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 2,297 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 1,662 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 1,662 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 638 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 99,610 miles

nearside front tyre just legal on outside edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 98,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 20K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 20K, 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 LGY 20K registered?

LGY 20K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 March 1972.

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