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HNR 483L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNR 483L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,178 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,078 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,565 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,499 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,412 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,410 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,255 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 66,252 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,722 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 65,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,460 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,405 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 65,390 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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HNR 483L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNR 483L, 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 HNR 483L?

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What year was HNR 483L registered?

HNR 483L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is HNR 483L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNR 483L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HNR 483L have outstanding finance?

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