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NOW 155M

1973 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,530 mi
Last recorded65,530 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOW 155M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,530 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,181 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 64,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,842 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,258 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,451 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,852 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 41,650 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 41,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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NOW 155M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NOW 155M, 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.

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What year was NOW 155M registered?

NOW 155M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 November 1973.

Is NOW 155M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOW 155M shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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