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LML 158K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,239 mi
Last recorded25,239 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLML 158K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,239 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 25,236 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,879 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 24,869 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,467 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 22,417 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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LML 158K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LML 158K, 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 LML 158K registered?

LML 158K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 24 May 1972.

Is LML 158K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LML 158K shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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