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NUA 230L

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,552 mi
Last recorded6,552 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUA 230L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 6,552 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 6,537 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 6,291 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 5,830 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 4,839 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 4,434 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 3,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 2,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 10 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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NUA 230L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NUA 230L, 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.

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What year was NUA 230L registered?

NUA 230L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is NUA 230L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUA 230L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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