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RBG 728K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,568 mi
Last recorded80,568 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBG 728K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 80,568 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

play in both front trunion bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,191 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 77,191 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,748 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 76,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,593 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,472 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,156 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,744 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,366 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 74,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 73,675 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 73,675 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,552 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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RBG 728K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 RBG 728K, 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 54 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 RBG 728K registered?

RBG 728K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 February 1972.

Is RBG 728K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBG 728K shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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