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DRR 472B

2012 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,025 mi
Last recorded68,025 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRR 472B
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2013 68,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,025 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,025 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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DRR 472B is a 2012 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRR 472B, 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 14 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DRR 472B registered?

DRR 472B is a 2012 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 March 2012.

Is DRR 472B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRR 472B shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DRR 472B have outstanding finance?

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