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XVV 448L

1973 Lotus Elan

Bronze Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,587 mi
Last recorded78,587 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVV 448L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,587 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,576 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 75,198 miles

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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XVV 448L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Bronze with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVV 448L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XVV 448L registered?

XVV 448L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is XVV 448L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVV 448L shows 3 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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