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MJB 152L

1973 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,444 mi
Last recorded65,444 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJB 152L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,444 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 65,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,289 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever as reserve travel

Pass 22 May 2009 65,186 miles

adviced water leak

Fail 11 May 2009 65,186 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

adviced water leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,447 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 64,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

some surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2005 63,879 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 63,879 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Brake master cylinder clevis pin secured by a nail. Slight play in rear suspension lower arm bushes.

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

Hydraulic leak on suspect clutch piping

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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MJB 152L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJB 152L, 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 MJB 152L registered?

MJB 152L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is MJB 152L safe to buy?

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