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WVE 555L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,598 mi
Last recorded69,598 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVE 555L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,598 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,336 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,046 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,637 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,203 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,925 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 67,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,083 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 66,858 miles

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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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WVE 555L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 50,618 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 WVE 555L, 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 53 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 WVE 555L registered?

WVE 555L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is WVE 555L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVE 555L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WVE 555L have outstanding finance?

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