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RPR 827K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,156 mi
Last recorded7,156 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 827K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 7,156 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 6,371 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 May 2016 6,371 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,369 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 6,112 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 6,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 5,911 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 4,752 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 3,839 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 3,776 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 3,751 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate consists of plastic figures on a mesh background original

Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 3,581 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 3,420 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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RPR 827K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RPR 827K, 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.

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What year was RPR 827K registered?

RPR 827K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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The MOT history for RPR 827K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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