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LLK 102K

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,932 mi
Last recorded12,932 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLK 102K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 12,928 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,923 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,893 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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LLK 102K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LLK 102K, 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 LLK 102K registered?

LLK 102K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is LLK 102K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLK 102K shows 4 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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