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SEC 370M

1973 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,800 mi
Last recorded31,800 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEC 370M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,800 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 31,784 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,767 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,750 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 31,733 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,717 miles

wheel damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,692 miles

rear drive shaft outer rubbers splitting recommend replacement now

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,668 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,627 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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SEC 370M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Green 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 SEC 370M, 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 SEC 370M registered?

SEC 370M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 December 1973.

Is SEC 370M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEC 370M 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.

Does SEC 370M have outstanding finance?

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