MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
nearside and offside rear tyres inner sidewall has minimal clearance with suspension components (oversize tyres fitted)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
nearside and offside rear tyres inner sidewall has minimal clearance with suspension components (oversize tyres fitted)
n/s/f wheel location pin holes worn
signs of fuel leakage near pump
signs of wear in n/s/f wheel lugs
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Battery insecure
signs of fuel leakage near pump
signs of wear in n/s/f wheel lugs
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NLH 1K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 NLH 1K, 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 NLH 1K registered?
NLH 1K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 July 1972.
Is NLH 1K safe to buy?
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