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SCK 514L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,887 mi
Last recorded24,887 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 514L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,887 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,584 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,333 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,114 miles

advice n/s and o/s handbrake req adjustment

Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,074 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 13,796 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,548 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 12,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 9,662 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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SCK 514L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SCK 514L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCK 514L registered?

SCK 514L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is SCK 514L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCK 514L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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