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NAC 212L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,762 mi
Last recorded47,762 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAC 212L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,762 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 47,740 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,457 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 47,431 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,765 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 46,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,646 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,604 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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NAC 212L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NAC 212L, 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

How do I check the history of NAC 212L?

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What year was NAC 212L registered?

NAC 212L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is NAC 212L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAC 212L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NAC 212L have outstanding finance?

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