MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,925 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate damaged
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear number plate faded
slight smoke from exhaust pipe
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of NEV 531M?
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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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