MOT Status
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9,076 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust bracket is insecure
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
Nearside Front SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON HUB BEARING
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE /GEARBOX
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE
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))
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))
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
both rear brake discs corroded
nearside front tyre just legal on outside edge.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LGY 20K safe to buy?
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