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MNG 777L

1973 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,997 mi
Last recorded94,997 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNG 777L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,268 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 94,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 91,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r lower wishbone is slightly bentu

steering column shaft is very close to chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2005 89,082 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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MNG 777L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MNG 777L, 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 MNG 777L registered?

MNG 777L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 June 1973.

Is MNG 777L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNG 777L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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