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231 MM

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,521 mi
Last recorded49,521 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration231 MM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,521 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,421 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,372 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,224 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,037 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 49,037 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,793 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 48,793 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 48,765 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 48,696 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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231 MM is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 231 MM, 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 231 MM registered?

231 MM is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is 231 MM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 231 MM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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