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NRO 707L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,417 mi
Last recorded47,417 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRO 707L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,276 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 47,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 46,892 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,172 miles

Some play in both front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

signs of o/s/r brake hose chaffing body

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both sills slightly split

Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fiberglass cracked on sills

Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,212 miles

slight play in both sides steering rack knuckle joints

Fail 17 Jul 2009 43,212 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

slight play in both sides steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,804 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 39,068 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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NRO 707L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NRO 707L, 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

How do I check the history of NRO 707L?

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What year was NRO 707L registered?

NRO 707L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is NRO 707L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRO 707L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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