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CDX 713L

1973 Lotus Elan

Brown Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,855 mi
Last recorded52,855 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDX 713L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 52,855 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 52,750 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,726 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,707 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 52,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 52,567 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 52,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 52,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 52,249 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 51,934 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,931 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,919 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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CDX 713L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Brown with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CDX 713L, 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 CDX 713L?

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What year was CDX 713L registered?

CDX 713L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 March 1973.

Is CDX 713L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDX 713L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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