MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OVF 66M is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 44,255 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVF 66M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OVF 66M registered?
OVF 66M is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 23 November 1973.
Is OVF 66M safe to buy?
The MOT history for OVF 66M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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