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383 DAN

1973 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,212 mi
Last recorded50,212 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration383 DAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,212 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,166 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 50,162 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,123 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,734 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 49,635 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 49,635 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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383 DAN is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 383 DAN, 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 383 DAN?

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What year was 383 DAN registered?

383 DAN is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is 383 DAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 383 DAN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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