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PUU 396L

1973 Lotus Elan +2

Bronze Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,723 mi
Last recorded31,723 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan +238,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUU 396L
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,723 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 31,717 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,553 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,028 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,757 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,983 miles

slight deterioration of rear outer driveshaft couplings

Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,532 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight deterioration of outer rear driveshaft rubber couplings

Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,167 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

slight deterioration of n/s/r driveshaft coupling

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,547 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight deterioration of n/s/r driveshaft coupling

slight deterioration of o/s/r driveshaft coupling

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight deterioration of n/s/r driveshaft coupling

Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,780 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
Stop lamp not working 32
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PUU 396L is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2 in Bronze with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 38,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan +2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PUU 396L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan +2 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PUU 396L registered?

PUU 396L is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is PUU 396L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUU 396L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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