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SAV 348M

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,168 mi
Last recorded47,168 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 348M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,168 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,138 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,647 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,713 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,090 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,006 miles

Handbrake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 42,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,425 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,660 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 33,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,973 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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SAV 348M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SAV 348M, 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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What year was SAV 348M registered?

SAV 348M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is SAV 348M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAV 348M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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