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K723 KWY

1993 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,783 mi
Last recorded20,783 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Lotus Elan59,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK723 KWY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,783 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,354 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,154 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 14,828 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,442 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2012 13,354 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 12,673 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 12,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 8,935 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 6,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 2,789 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 36,541 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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K723 KWY is a 1993 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K723 KWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K723 KWY registered?

K723 KWY is a 1993 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K723 KWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K723 KWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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