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XCL 823L

1977 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,568 mi
Last recorded76,568 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCL 823L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,288 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,438 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 75,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 74,205 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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XCL 823L is a 1977 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XCL 823L, 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 49 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 XCL 823L?

You can check the full history of XCL 823L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XCL 823L registered?

XCL 823L is a 1977 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 January 1977.

Is XCL 823L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCL 823L shows 8 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 XCL 823L have outstanding finance?

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