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GPD 64N

1974 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,054 mi
Last recorded32,054 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan40,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPD 64N
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,006 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,881 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 31,875 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 31,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,577 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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GPD 64N is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GPD 64N, 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 GPD 64N registered?

GPD 64N is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GPD 64N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPD 64N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GPD 64N have outstanding finance?

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