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PBY 221L

1973 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,412 mi
Last recorded33,412 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 221L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,412 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,410 miles

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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PBY 221L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 50,618 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 PBY 221L, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PBY 221L?

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What year was PBY 221L registered?

PBY 221L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is PBY 221L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBY 221L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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