MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated All 4 rear Rotoflexes starting to perish (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack end bush slightly worn on N/S (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both seatbelt inertia reel mounting plates corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Lights illuminate but do not pop-up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated All 4 rear Rotoflexes starting to perish (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack end bush slightly worn on N/S (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both seatbelt inertia reel mounting plates corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front door check strap worn
Offside Rear drive shaft inner and outer rubber couplings deteriorating
Oil leak ()
nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of deterioration
Offside rear driveshaft rubber coupling rubber slightly cracked
Oil leak ()
Engine oil leak
Offside rear driveshaft rubber couplings slightly cracked
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GNL 373N is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Maroon with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1974 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 40,867 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 GNL 373N, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GNL 373N registered?
GNL 373N is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 November 1974.
Is GNL 373N safe to buy?
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