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NVG 958M

1973 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,514 mi
Last recorded72,514 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVG 958M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2021 72,514 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,726 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 67,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,978 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 57,567 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 52,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 49,089 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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NVG 958M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NVG 958M, 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 NVG 958M?

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What year was NVG 958M registered?

NVG 958M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is NVG 958M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVG 958M shows 14 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 NVG 958M have outstanding finance?

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