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PMC 120L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,158 mi
Last recorded24,158 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMC 120L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 24,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 May 2017 24,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake performance 25%

Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 23,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 22,743 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,710 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 22,630 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 22,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,569 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 22,569 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO ANTI ROLL BAR ON LOCK TO LOCK.

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO 2mm WEAR MARKERS.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2005 22,470 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 22,470 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PMC 120L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PMC 120L, 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 PMC 120L registered?

PMC 120L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is PMC 120L safe to buy?

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