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82,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside sill to floor cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside and nearside. (3.5 (a))
Nearside front tyre runs very close to anti roll bar when full left hand steering lock is applied.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
When steering put on full left hand lock tyre runs very close to anti roll bar.
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
When steering put on full left hand lock tyre runs very close to anti roll bar.
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
slight binding to offside front brake †some oil around under side of engine
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PGF 174K is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 PGF 174K, 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.
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What year was PGF 174K registered?
PGF 174K is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 February 1973.
Is PGF 174K safe to buy?
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