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DVN 572L

1973 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,570 mi
Last recorded99,570 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVN 572L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 99,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 98,824 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 98,423 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 97,923 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 97,404 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 97,010 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,392 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 96,169 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,945 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 95,705 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,541 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 95,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 95,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 94,938 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 94,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 94,188 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 93,850 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 93,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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DVN 572L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DVN 572L, 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 DVN 572L?

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What year was DVN 572L registered?

DVN 572L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 May 1973.

Is DVN 572L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVN 572L shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DVN 572L have outstanding finance?

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