MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,114 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Suspension Arms Corroded
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Suspension Arms Corroded
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PNG 789M is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 789M, 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 789M registered?
PNG 789M is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 April 1974.
Is PNG 789M safe to buy?
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