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LRP 67L

1973 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,110 mi
Last recorded11,110 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRP 67L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 11,110 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 11,102 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 11,101 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 11,010 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 10,944 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 10,743 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 10,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 10,323 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,308 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 9,984 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 9,802 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 9,259 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,418 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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LRP 67L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LRP 67L, 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 LRP 67L?

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What year was LRP 67L registered?

LRP 67L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is LRP 67L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRP 67L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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