MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,825 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front wiper linkage free play
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front lower ball joint slight free play
both front springs corroded
engine oil leak
free play in wiper linkage assy
o/s rear outer face brake discs corroded
slight free play in both rear wheel bearings
Engine oil leak
Wiper linkage free play
engine oil leak
seat belt web slightly twisted
wiper linkage free play
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil leak
seat belt web slightly twisted
wiper linkage free play
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
seat belt web slightly twisted
wiper linkage free play
seat belt web slightly twisted
wiper linkage assy free play
hand brake lever pawl requires adjustment or repair
Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear fog lamps no tell tale lamp
indicators donot flash when rear foglamps are switched on
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VOO 62L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VOO 62L, 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 VOO 62L registered?
VOO 62L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 December 1972.
Is VOO 62L safe to buy?
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