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K273 FDT

1993 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,699 mi
Last recorded17,699 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Lotus Elan59,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK273 FDT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2013 17,699 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 17,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,911 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 15,901 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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K273 FDT is a 1993 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,953 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 K273 FDT, 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 33 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K273 FDT registered?

K273 FDT is a 1993 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K273 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K273 FDT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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