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WRA 217K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,283 mi
Last recorded42,283 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRA 217K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,283 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,491 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 41,491 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,584 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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WRA 217K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 WRA 217K, 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 WRA 217K registered?

WRA 217K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is WRA 217K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRA 217K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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