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OVB 328L

1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,427 mi
Last recorded51,427 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 13058,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVB 328L
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 51,427 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 50,591 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 48,438 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,208 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 46,362 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 46,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,173 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 45,166 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,676 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 43,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,950 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 40,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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OVB 328L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 58,586 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVB 328L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVB 328L?

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What year was OVB 328L registered?

OVB 328L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 26 October 1972.

Is OVB 328L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVB 328L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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