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VNA 545L

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,249 mi
Last recorded20,249 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNA 545L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 20,249 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers poor

Fail 21 Oct 2008 18,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers poor

Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,262 miles

headlight aim low

movement in n/s/f lower trunion

wipers poor

Pass 11 Oct 2006 17,357 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 17,326 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,696 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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VNA 545L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNA 545L, 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.

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What year was VNA 545L registered?

VNA 545L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is VNA 545L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNA 545L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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