MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GDD 85L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GDD 85L, 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.
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What year was GDD 85L registered?
GDD 85L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 March 1973.
Is GDD 85L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GDD 85L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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