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AFV 347L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,854 mi
Last recorded7,854 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFV 347L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 7,854 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 7,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 7,231 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 6,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 5,431 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 5,408 miles

Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 3,074 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 1,998 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 1,783 miles

play in low steering column bush

Fail 21 Apr 2011 1,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

play in low steering column bush

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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AFV 347L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AFV 347L, 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 AFV 347L registered?

AFV 347L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is AFV 347L safe to buy?

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