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26 XMK

1973 Lotus Elan

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,984 mi
Last recorded51,984 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 XMK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,984 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 51,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 51,842 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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26 XMK is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 26 XMK, 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

How do I check the history of 26 XMK?

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What year was 26 XMK registered?

26 XMK is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is 26 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 XMK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 26 XMK have outstanding finance?

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