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VCE 18L

1972 Lotus Elan

Grey Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,178 mi
Last recorded72,178 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCE 18L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,157 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,081 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,074 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 14 Feb 2011 72,056 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 7 Jul 2009 72,037 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,993 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 71,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,419 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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VCE 18L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Grey with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 VCE 18L, 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 VCE 18L registered?

VCE 18L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is VCE 18L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCE 18L 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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