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PAH 630M

1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,649 mi
Last recorded20,649 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 13044,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAH 630M
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 20,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 18,644 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 18,573 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 18,271 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 17,876 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,576 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,491 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 17,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 17,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,106 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,808 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 16,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PAH 630M is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 44,255 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 PAH 630M, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PAH 630M registered?

PAH 630M is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 6 December 1973.

Is PAH 630M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAH 630M shows 15 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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