MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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