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MLY 411L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,597 mi
Last recorded71,597 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLY 411L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2012 70,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 69,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,708 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 51,708 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,990 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,787 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 67,281 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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MLY 411L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MLY 411L, 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 MLY 411L registered?

MLY 411L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 January 1973.

Is MLY 411L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLY 411L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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