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AWH 771L

1973 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,278 mi
Last recorded32,278 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWH 771L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 32,278 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 32,278 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 32,199 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 32,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,076 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 32,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,771 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,818 miles

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,470 miles

NOTE SLIGHT CRACKING TO N/S/R+O/S/R TYRES

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,128 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

crack on offside mirror

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,353 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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AWH 771L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AWH 771L, 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 AWH 771L?

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What year was AWH 771L registered?

AWH 771L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is AWH 771L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWH 771L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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