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SCK 688L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,683 mi
Last recorded9,683 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 688L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 9,683 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 9,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 8,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 7,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 6,492 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 4,701 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 4,032 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 4,032 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 2,444 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 926 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 688L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 688L, 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 688L registered?

SCK 688L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is SCK 688L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCK 688L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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