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RDM 393L

1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,889 mi
Last recorded27,889 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 13058,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDM 393L
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 27,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,879 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 27,361 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 27,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 27,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 27,155 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 26,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 25,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,029 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 21,856 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,528 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 19,809 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 19,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

handbrake pads low

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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RDM 393L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 58,586 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDM 393L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDM 393L registered?

RDM 393L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 29 October 1972.

Is RDM 393L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDM 393L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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