MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front brake hose runs very close to coil spring when steering is straight and the weight is on the wheels
nearside park brake effort low in comparison to offside
screen wash delivery volume low.
nearside park brake effort low in comparison to offside
offside front brake hose runs very close to coilspring when the weight is on the
wheels and steering is straight, rectification recommended
windscreen wipers deteriorating, replacement recommended.
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front seat belt return mechanism weak
windscreen wiper rubbers deteriorating
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PBU 111M is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 PBU 111M, 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.
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What year was PBU 111M registered?
PBU 111M is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 13 September 1973.
Is PBU 111M safe to buy?
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