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NHN 620K

1972 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

52,588 mi
Last recorded52,588 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHN 620K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,550cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 52,588 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,487 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 52,487 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers condition

Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,004 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side repeater (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers condition

Pass 31 Aug 2013 51,862 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 51,862 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,554 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 51,554 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 51,102 miles

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 movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 51,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,652 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

tread depths: all four on 7mm.

tyre size: 155/80/13 79T.

Fail 14 Aug 2010 49,611 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

tread depths: all four on 7mm.

tyre size: 155/80/13 79T.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,989 miles

dent to n/s/r wheel rim.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

tread depths: all four on 7mm.

tyre size: 155/80/13T.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 48,989 miles

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

dent to n/s/r wheel rim.

n/s/r handbrake outer pad getting low.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

tread depths: all four on 7mm.

tyre size: 155/80/13T.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,728 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 48,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front wipers poor

Fail 17 Apr 2007 48,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wipers poor

Pass 8 May 2006 47,217 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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NHN 620K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NHN 620K, 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 NHN 620K registered?

NHN 620K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 June 1972.

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