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MBD 367K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,085 mi
Last recorded51,085 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 367K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 51,085 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Rubbing on wheels inner Both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 51,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Rubbing on wheels inner Both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,932 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 50,655 miles

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 50,655 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,305 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,586 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,249 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,837 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,362 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,085 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 47,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,499 miles

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor damage offside rear wishbone

Fail 22 Oct 2009 45,716 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor damage offside rear wishbone

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,333 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 45,333 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,810 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear mounting slightly split

Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear lamps flash with indicators

Fail 9 Oct 2006 44,761 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear lamps flash with indicators

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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MBD 367K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MBD 367K, 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 MBD 367K registered?

MBD 367K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 June 1972.

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