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75 MY

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,375 mi
Last recorded50,375 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration75 MY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,375 miles

Front front registration letters mounted direct onto grille

Fail 28 Feb 2023 50,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front front registration letters mounted direct onto grille

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,696 miles

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

offside rear parking brake pads low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,592 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,070 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,795 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,477 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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75 MY is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 75 MY, 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 75 MY registered?

75 MY is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is 75 MY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 75 MY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 75 MY have outstanding finance?

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