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SPD 530L

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,749 mi
Last recorded83,749 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 530L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,428 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,407 miles

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

advise play in o/s/f lower trunion

advise slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,383 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 83,383 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 83,341 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise play in offside trunnion

Fail 29 May 2014 83,338 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

advise play in offside trunnion

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,955 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 82,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 82,939 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 82,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SPD 530L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPD 530L, 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 54 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 SPD 530L registered?

SPD 530L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 September 1972.

Is SPD 530L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 530L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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