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XGR 530L

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,241 mi
Last recorded67,241 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGR 530L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,241 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 67,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 67,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 66,776 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 66,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2016 66,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 66,440 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 66,194 miles

coolant hose underbonnet deteriorating!

Pass 28 May 2009 66,188 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 66,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

bootom hose fouling steering column!

Pass 13 May 2008 66,166 miles

rear parkbrake requires attention although just passed efficiency test.

slight play n/s steering rack tie rod.

Fail 12 May 2008 66,159 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear parkbrake requires attention although just passed efficiency test.

slight play n/s steering rack tie rod.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 66,147 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 66,141 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 66,133 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering coupling fouling coolant hose!

Vehicle will not idle!

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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XGR 530L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 XGR 530L, 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.

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What year was XGR 530L registered?

XGR 530L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is XGR 530L safe to buy?

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