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354 SVK

1966 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,713 mi
Last recorded71,713 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1966 Lotus Elan41,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration354 SVK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 71,602 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 71,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,553 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,314 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 71,311 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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354 SVK is a 1966 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,624 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 354 SVK, 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 60 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 354 SVK?

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What year was 354 SVK registered?

354 SVK is a 1966 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 February 1966.

Is 354 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 354 SVK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 354 SVK have outstanding finance?

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