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OMM 104K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,400 mi
Last recorded89,400 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMM 104K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Trunnion

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

Offside Front Lower Trunnion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine, dripping ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,856 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,263 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 82,261 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,089 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,629 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 78,629 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,064 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,851 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,631 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,139 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2006 75,243 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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OMM 104K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OMM 104K, 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 OMM 104K registered?

OMM 104K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 May 1972.

Is OMM 104K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMM 104K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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