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XJO 850K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,669 mi
Last recorded78,669 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJO 850K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,669 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 78,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 77,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened obviously been getting very hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 77,983 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened obviously been getting very hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,654 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,653 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play trunnion (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,648 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play trunnion (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,358 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,538 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,187 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 74,185 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,849 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily cracked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 73,844 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front tyre heavily cracked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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XJO 850K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XJO 850K, 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 XJO 850K registered?

XJO 850K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 June 1972.

Is XJO 850K safe to buy?

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