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LLU 361K

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,146 mi
Last recorded24,146 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLU 361K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 24,146 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2016 24,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front lower trunion washers corroded

rear discs corroded and pitted

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,612 miles

Near side front brake binding

Seats loose

Hazard switch faulty

Steering column top bush has some play

Fail 19 Mar 2014 23,612 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard switch faulty

Near side front brake binding

Seats loose

Steering column top bush has some play

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,221 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 23,221 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,183 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 22,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,182 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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LLU 361K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LLU 361K, 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 LLU 361K registered?

LLU 361K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is LLU 361K safe to buy?

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