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DRJ 448L

1973 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,595 mi
Last recorded93,595 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 448L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 93,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 92,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 91,984 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 91,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,903 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 91,751 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 91,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 91,653 miles

rear exhaust mount slightly deterioated

rear exhaust slightly damaged

rear handbrake pads getting low

Pass 22 May 2010 91,567 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 91,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 91,407 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 91,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 91,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 91,110 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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DRJ 448L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Green 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 DRJ 448L, 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 DRJ 448L?

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What year was DRJ 448L registered?

DRJ 448L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is DRJ 448L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRJ 448L 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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