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LAH 111L

1973 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,362 mi
Last recorded84,362 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAH 111L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,362 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,763 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,681 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,510 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,562 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,697 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,371 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,807 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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LAH 111L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LAH 111L, 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 LAH 111L?

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What year was LAH 111L registered?

LAH 111L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is LAH 111L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAH 111L shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAH 111L have outstanding finance?

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