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MIG 969

1973 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,218 mi
Last recorded21,218 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 969
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 21,218 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 21,218 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 19,784 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 19,655 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 19,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,335 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,257 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,929 miles

indicators slow.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,370 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 11,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,846 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 7,846 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,567 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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MIG 969 is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MIG 969, 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 MIG 969 registered?

MIG 969 is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is MIG 969 safe to buy?

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