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NPB 580D

1966 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,462 mi
Last recorded11,462 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1966 Lotus Elan41,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPB 580D
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1966
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 11,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 11,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 10,737 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 10,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 9,853 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 9,303 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 9,089 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 8,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,576 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 6,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2009 5,062 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 3,961 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 1,646 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 1,066 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 1,066 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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NPB 580D is a 1966 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1966 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,624 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 NPB 580D, 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 60 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 NPB 580D registered?

NPB 580D is a 1966 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 July 1966.

Is NPB 580D safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPB 580D shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NPB 580D have outstanding finance?

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