MOT Status
ValidMileage
3,811 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake cable routed very close to starter motor
The rear indicators & wing side repeators are now visible from a reasonable distance but further improvement is desirable
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Parking brake cable routed very close to starter motor
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All Tyres Perished.
slight Roughness Felt In N/S/F Wheel Bearing.
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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REC 973L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 REC 973L, 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.
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How do I check the history of REC 973L?
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What year was REC 973L registered?
REC 973L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 January 1973.
Is REC 973L safe to buy?
The MOT history for REC 973L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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