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OPY 111M

1973 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,395 mi
Last recorded72,395 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPY 111M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 72,395 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,964 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,856 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,994 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 70,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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OPY 111M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OPY 111M, 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

How do I check the history of OPY 111M?

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What year was OPY 111M registered?

OPY 111M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 September 1973.

Is OPY 111M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPY 111M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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