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KNJ 862L

1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Beige Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,265 mi
Last recorded59,265 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 13044,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNJ 862L
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 May 2011 59,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,295 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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KNJ 862L is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Beige with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 44,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KNJ 862L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNJ 862L registered?

KNJ 862L is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is KNJ 862L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNJ 862L shows 3 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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