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PEE 555

1972 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,110 mi
Last recorded52,110 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEE 555
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 52,110 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ? (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 52,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 52,110 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 52,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,110 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 52,110 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

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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PEE 555 is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 PEE 555, 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 54 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PEE 555 registered?

PEE 555 is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is PEE 555 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEE 555 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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