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XVG 660L

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVG 660L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,142 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,253 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,786 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,320 miles

both rear nearside and offside, inner and outer drive shaft rubber doughnuts cracking

windscreen has excessively large crack outside of swept area

Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,805 miles

damage to windscreen

rear brakes dics have slight run out

some test items not visible

Fail 24 Jul 2010 82,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

damage to windscreen

rear brakes dics have slight run out

some test items not visible

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,531 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2008 82,528 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 79,432 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 79,432 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

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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XVG 660L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XVG 660L, 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 XVG 660L registered?

XVG 660L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is XVG 660L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVG 660L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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