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828 DMB

1972 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,268 mi
Last recorded83,268 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan +280,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration828 DMB
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 83,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 82,537 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 82,151 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 81,118 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 79,290 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 78,194 miles

handbrake just met result

Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,187 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 74,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 74,053 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
Stop lamp not working 32
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828 DMB is a 1972 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 80,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan +2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 828 DMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan +2 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 828 DMB registered?

828 DMB is a 1972 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is 828 DMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 828 DMB 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.

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