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WKY 728K

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,143 mi
Last recorded18,143 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKY 728K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,143 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,126 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight binding to rear brakes

smell of petrol but no visible leaks

all rear drive dougnuts perrished

Fail 29 May 2009 18,126 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight binding to rear brakes

smell of petrol but no visible leaks

all rear drive dougnuts perrished

Pass 20 May 2008 17,975 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2007 17,970 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WKY 728K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKY 728K, 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

How do I check the history of WKY 728K?

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What year was WKY 728K registered?

WKY 728K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is WKY 728K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKY 728K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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