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PGT 297L

1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,394 mi
Last recorded26,394 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 13044,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGT 297L
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,394 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,987 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 25,987 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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PGT 297L is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 44,255 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGT 297L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGT 297L registered?

PGT 297L is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is PGT 297L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGT 297L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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