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NPW 866M

1973 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,176 mi
Last recorded53,176 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPW 866M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2008 53,176 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 52,533 miles

slight brake bind on both front brakes

slight judder on o/s/f brake

Pass 16 May 2006 51,948 miles

diff bushes soft

slight play in stering rack

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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NPW 866M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NPW 866M, 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 NPW 866M registered?

NPW 866M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 August 1973.

Is NPW 866M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPW 866M shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NPW 866M have outstanding finance?

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