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LWD 7L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,911 mi
Last recorded26,911 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWD 7L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 May 2017 26,911 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 26,687 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,745 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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LWD 7L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LWD 7L, 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

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What year was LWD 7L registered?

LWD 7L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is LWD 7L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWD 7L shows 8 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 LWD 7L have outstanding finance?

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