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PLM 624L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,594 mi
Last recorded86,594 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLM 624L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 86,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2017 86,573 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2017 86,573 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,478 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 84,760 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 84,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 84,725 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 83,918 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 83,918 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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PLM 624L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PLM 624L, 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 PLM 624L registered?

PLM 624L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 June 1973.

Is PLM 624L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLM 624L shows 9 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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