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OVB 330L

1972 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,839 mi
Last recorded84,839 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVB 330L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,839 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,245 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 79,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 74,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,059 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 74,643 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,966 miles

Coolant leak bottom radiator hose ()

Oil leak suspected rear main seal ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,836 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,962 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 70,631 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,981 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 69,168 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 69,168 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2011 68,866 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 68,637 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,883 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 67,452 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,167 miles

offside front wheel rim slight damage

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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OVB 330L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OVB 330L, 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 OVB 330L registered?

OVB 330L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is OVB 330L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVB 330L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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