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NPG 4L

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,127 mi
Last recorded5,127 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPG 4L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2015 5,127 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 4,874 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 4,833 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 4,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 4,572 miles

Oil leak

all brakes slight binding

Pass 29 Dec 2010 4,451 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 4,356 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 4,262 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 4,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,990 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 3,863 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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NPG 4L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NPG 4L, 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

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What year was NPG 4L registered?

NPG 4L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is NPG 4L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPG 4L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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