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WFC 573K

1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 13058,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFC 573K
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 99,123 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 99,101 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust mounting degraded rear

all 4 drive shaft flexi couplings are perishing

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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WFC 573K is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 58,586 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WFC 573K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WFC 573K registered?

WFC 573K is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 5 April 1972.

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