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MCA 123P

1975 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,348 mi
Last recorded90,348 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCA 123P
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 90,348 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 89,997 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,216 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,194 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2016 86,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 86,102 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 85,488 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

n/s inner and outer driveshaft joints starting to split

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 20 May 2013 84,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,569 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,565 miles

coil springs corroded all round

exhaust system corroded

rear discs corroded

tailbox baffles loose

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,210 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 83,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2009 83,470 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 81,742 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 81,423 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 81,423 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2006 81,248 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear discs corroded and general corrosion on suspension parts etc

Pass 12 May 2006 81,248 miles

front and rear discs corroded and general corrosion on suspension parts etc

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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MCA 123P is a 1975 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MCA 123P, 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 51 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MCA 123P is a 1975 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 5 August 1975.

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