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MTC 332K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,701 mi
Last recorded80,701 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTC 332K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track Rod End (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 79,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track Rod End (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 77,041 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,859 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,393 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,750 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,954 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 69,326 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,921 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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MTC 332K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MTC 332K, 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 MTC 332K registered?

MTC 332K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 March 1972.

Is MTC 332K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTC 332K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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