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ODG 314M

1973 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,758 mi
Last recorded75,758 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODG 314M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 75,758 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,872 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,509 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 72,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,951 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 70,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,289 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 7,532 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 7,525 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,379 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,678 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 58,570 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,164 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear brake disc's slight corrosion

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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ODG 314M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODG 314M, 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 ODG 314M registered?

ODG 314M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 December 1973.

Is ODG 314M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODG 314M shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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