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NEV 531M

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,925 mi
Last recorded32,925 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEV 531M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,925 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,806 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,300 miles

Oil leak

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 26,195 miles

Oil leak

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,438 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,861 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,413 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,995 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,461 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear number plate faded

slight smoke from exhaust pipe

Pass 20 Jan 2007 17,947 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,347 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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NEV 531M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NEV 531M, 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 NEV 531M registered?

NEV 531M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NEV 531M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEV 531M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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