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RVF 747M

1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,256 mi
Last recorded47,256 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 13061,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVF 747M
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 47,256 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 47,255 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,180 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 47,180 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,301 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 47,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

petrol fumes in boot

Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,943 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake Your vehicle has only just met the required brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.[3.7.A.8]

braking system servo may require service or repair, low vacuum.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 46,943 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,814 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,616 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,774 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 44,770 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside and nearside outer drive shaft coulings worn and damaged.

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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RVF 747M is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 61,920 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 RVF 747M, 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 52 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 RVF 747M registered?

RVF 747M is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 22 May 1974.

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