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NKE 505M

1973 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,691 mi
Last recorded99,691 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKE 505M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 99,691 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (n/s driveshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,398 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 98,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 95,791 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 94,756 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 93,463 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 32,285 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 91,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NKE 505M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 50,618 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 NKE 505M, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NKE 505M registered?

NKE 505M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NKE 505M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKE 505M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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