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XVM 5L

1973 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,448 mi
Last recorded5,448 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVM 5L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 5,448 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

All suspension arms slightly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

No fog lamp fitted

Oil leak

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 14 Jun 2013 4,424 miles

Main beam tell tale not working

N/S/F Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

No rear fog lamp fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 4,424 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Main beam tell tale not working

N/S/F Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

No rear fog lamp fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 2,809 miles

No rear foglamp fitted

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 2,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Engine missfire

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No Rear foglamp fitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

All rear dive shaft universal joints worn out

Pass 10 May 2011 1,390 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 98,819 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 98,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 98,509 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 98,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 98,009 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 97,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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XVM 5L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XVM 5L, 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 XVM 5L registered?

XVM 5L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 July 1973.

Is XVM 5L safe to buy?

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