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Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt missing R/H lap strap missing from 4 point harness (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear outer driveshaft couplings (do-nuts) starting to perish
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both rear outer driveshaft couplings ( do-nuts ) starting to perish
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OPW 639M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 OPW 639M, 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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How do I check the history of OPW 639M?
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What year was OPW 639M registered?
OPW 639M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 October 1973.
Is OPW 639M safe to buy?
The MOT history for OPW 639M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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