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NBV 234P

1975 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,193 mi
Last recorded10,193 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBV 234P
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 10,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension bushes worn and cracked

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 9,657 miles

Anti roll bar bushes in poor condition due to oil leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 8,715 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 8,682 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 7,383 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 7,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 6,221 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 5,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 4,462 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 3,623 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,176 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 2,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 1,176 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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NBV 234P is a 1975 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NBV 234P, 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 51 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NBV 234P?

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What year was NBV 234P registered?

NBV 234P is a 1975 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 August 1975.

Is NBV 234P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBV 234P shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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