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PNG 227M

1973 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,190 mi
Last recorded89,190 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNG 227M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 89,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 89,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 89,143 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 89,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,097 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,058 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,029 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 89,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,914 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,882 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,760 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,741 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 87,492 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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PNG 227M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PNG 227M, 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

How do I check the history of PNG 227M?

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What year was PNG 227M registered?

PNG 227M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 December 1973.

Is PNG 227M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNG 227M shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PNG 227M have outstanding finance?

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