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VOO 20L

1972 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,905 mi
Last recorded99,905 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOO 20L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension bushes front and rear slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,702 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 99,699 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp from stop lamp (1.4.A.2h)

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,509 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 97,605 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,698 miles

Rear brake pads worn (near side inner).

Slight play in steering colum top bush

Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,459 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 95,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 93,635 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 91,375 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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VOO 20L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VOO 20L, 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 VOO 20L registered?

VOO 20L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 September 1972.

Is VOO 20L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOO 20L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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