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NRO 993L

1973 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,463 mi
Last recorded70,463 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRO 993L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,463 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,456 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,279 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 64,667 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,667 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 993L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 993L, 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 993L?

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What year was NRO 993L registered?

NRO 993L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 March 1973.

Is NRO 993L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRO 993L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NRO 993L have outstanding finance?

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