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RCL 613M

1975 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,681 mi
Last recorded17,681 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCL 613M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 17,681 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 17,661 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 17,612 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 17,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.924 max 4.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

smell of fuel in boot is strong cant see any leaks

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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RCL 613M is a 1975 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCL 613M, 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 51 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCL 613M registered?

RCL 613M is a 1975 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 December 1975.

Is RCL 613M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCL 613M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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