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PGC 53K

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,780 mi
Last recorded29,780 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 53K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,780 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,701 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,487 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2013 28,510 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2011 26,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,473 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,783 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 24,729 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,620 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 23,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside wiper blade in poor condition.

oil leak[s].

slight movement in steering column.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

windscreen wiper speed slow.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,609 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2006 20,983 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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PGC 53K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 49,460 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 PGC 53K, 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 55 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGC 53K registered?

PGC 53K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 October 1971.

Is PGC 53K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGC 53K shows 14 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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