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PNG 547M

1974 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,692 mi
Last recorded74,692 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan40,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNG 547M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,692 miles

o/s headlight dull

Fail 14 Mar 2018 74,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

o/s headlight dull

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,658 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 74,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,547 miles

Steering rack gaiters are perished

The hazard light tell tale is poor

The indicator tell tale is sound only

The wiring under the dash is poor

Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack gaiters are perished

The hazard light tell tale is poor

The indicator tell tale is sound only

The wiring under the dash is poor

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,782 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 73,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

OSR BRAKE FELL SLIGHTLY TIGHT.

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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PNG 547M is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 40,867 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 PNG 547M, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PNG 547M registered?

PNG 547M is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 January 1974.

Is PNG 547M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNG 547M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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