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DBP 27L

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,791 mi
Last recorded2,791 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBP 27L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 2,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 319 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,280 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,213 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,028 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 96,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 94,792 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,419 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,350 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,122 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,706 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 90,843 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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DBP 27L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DBP 27L, 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 DBP 27L?

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What year was DBP 27L registered?

DBP 27L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 April 1973.

Is DBP 27L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBP 27L shows 13 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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