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OKK 293M

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,029 mi
Last recorded84,029 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKK 293M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,029 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 84,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,029 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,028 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,028 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 84,029 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 84,029 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OKK 293M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OKK 293M, 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

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What year was OKK 293M registered?

OKK 293M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is OKK 293M safe to buy?

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