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NCS 707L

1972 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,485 mi
Last recorded62,485 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan +280,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCS 707L
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 62,485 miles

Offside Rear suspension mounting at top of McPherson strut bonding perished

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,911 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 59,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 58,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 57,042 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,492 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 55,801 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 52,877 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,231 miles

Oil leak

front fog light inop

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 49,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2009 30,702 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 30,700 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 May 2008 29,907 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,529 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,526 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
Stop lamp not working 32
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NCS 707L is a 1972 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 80,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan +2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NCS 707L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan +2 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NCS 707L registered?

NCS 707L is a 1972 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is NCS 707L safe to buy?

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