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VPO 151K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,875 mi
Last recorded7,875 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPO 151K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 7,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 7,871 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 7,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 7,839 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,839 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 7,699 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 7,692 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 7,673 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 7,588 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 7,299 miles

Oil leak

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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VPO 151K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red 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 VPO 151K, 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 VPO 151K registered?

VPO 151K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is VPO 151K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPO 151K 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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