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PEC 893L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,404 mi
Last recorded9,404 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEC 893L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 9,404 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 6,347 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 4,555 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 4,555 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 3,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 3,896 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 2,366 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 2,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 446 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 99,843 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 99,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front disc's are slighty pitted

rear disc's are slighty pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 98,597 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 98,562 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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PEC 893L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PEC 893L, 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

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What year was PEC 893L registered?

PEC 893L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is PEC 893L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEC 893L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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