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BRE 467M

1973 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,819 mi
Last recorded44,819 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRE 467M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,819 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 44,682 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 44,682 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,409 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 44,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,947 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 43,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,345 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,967 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,364 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear rotoflex coupling deteriorated

rear parking brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear rotoflex coupling split

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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BRE 467M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BRE 467M, 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 BRE 467M registered?

BRE 467M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 August 1973.

Is BRE 467M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRE 467M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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