MOT Status
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14,340 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Central Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NPE 504L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 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 NPE 504L, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of NPE 504L?
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What year was NPE 504L registered?
NPE 504L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 October 1972.
Is NPE 504L safe to buy?
The MOT history for NPE 504L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NPE 504L have outstanding finance?
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