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PVK 37M

1973 Lotus Elan +2

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,246 mi
Last recorded38,246 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan +238,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVK 37M
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,246 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,027 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

all indicators flashing slow

Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,825 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 36,784 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,469 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 35,660 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 35,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,894 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
Stop lamp not working 32
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PVK 37M is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2 in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 38,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan +2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PVK 37M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan +2 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PVK 37M?

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What year was PVK 37M registered?

PVK 37M is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 11 September 1973.

Is PVK 37M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVK 37M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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