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BDB 787L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,182 mi
Last recorded25,182 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDB 787L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2017 25,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 24,559 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,725 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 22,618 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 22,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 21,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,030 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s n/s outer fibre glass floor split

Pass 11 Nov 2006 20,966 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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BDB 787L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BDB 787L, 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

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What year was BDB 787L registered?

BDB 787L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 March 1973.

Is BDB 787L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDB 787L shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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