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WVW 70L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,572 mi
Last recorded12,572 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVW 70L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 12,572 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,345 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 111,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,582 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 111,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 110,705 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 110,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,980 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 10,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 9,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,828 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 9,805 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,691 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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WVW 70L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WVW 70L, 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 WVW 70L registered?

WVW 70L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is WVW 70L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVW 70L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WVW 70L have outstanding finance?

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