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LLK 92K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

25,749 mi
Last recorded25,749 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLK 92K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 25,749 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 25,605 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 25,458 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 25,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 24,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,756 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 24,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 24,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2011 24,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2010 23,039 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 23,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 22,290 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 22,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 20,746 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 20,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 May 2007 19,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 19,886 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 18,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,882 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 92K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 92K, 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 92K registered?

LLK 92K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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