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OLD 200L

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,192 mi
Last recorded26,192 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLD 200L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,192 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 26,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 26,076 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,018 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 25,951 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 25,821 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 25,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 25,040 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,242 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,406 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 23,233 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,063 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 22,880 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 22,813 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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OLD 200L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 OLD 200L, 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 54 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 OLD 200L registered?

OLD 200L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is OLD 200L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLD 200L shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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