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XVT 222M

1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,518 mi
Last recorded81,518 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 13044,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVT 222M
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,518 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 81,281 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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XVT 222M is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 44,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XVT 222M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XVT 222M registered?

XVT 222M is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is XVT 222M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVT 222M shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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