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PUL 61L

1973 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,338 mi
Last recorded21,338 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUL 61L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,338 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,299 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 17,594 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,564 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust bracket poor

Pass 3 Jul 2010 13,611 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,858 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 6,569 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 3,219 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 3,192 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 732 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 670 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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PUL 61L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PUL 61L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PUL 61L?

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What year was PUL 61L registered?

PUL 61L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 24 May 1973.

Is PUL 61L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUL 61L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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