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LCG 4L

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,573 mi
Last recorded45,573 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCG 4L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 May 2017 45,573 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 45,482 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 45,414 miles

all rear rubber couplings on drive shafts starting to split

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Jun 2013 45,282 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,207 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,700 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 43,408 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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LCG 4L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LCG 4L, 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.

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What year was LCG 4L registered?

LCG 4L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 June 1973.

Is LCG 4L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCG 4L shows 9 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 LCG 4L have outstanding finance?

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