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PBU 111M

1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,291 mi
Last recorded86,291 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 13044,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBU 111M
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 86,291 miles

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.

Pass 23 May 2016 85,532 miles

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.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,248 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,236 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,315 miles

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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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.

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