MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,110 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
o/s/r rotoflex worn
play in o/s/f wheel bearing
rear silencer rattling
slight distortion in both front brake discs
slight engine oil leak
slight play in steering column assy
wear in both trunions
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
engine oil leak
o/s/r outer driveshaft rotoflex joint worn
play in o/s/f wheel bearing
rear silencer baffles rattling
slight distortion in both front brake discs
slight play in steering column assy
wear in both front suspension lower trunion assys - esp n/s
n/s handbrake not locking up
o/s/f brake calliper / small piece of casting missing around pads retaining pin
play in steering column
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s handbrake not locking up
o/s/f brake calliper / small piece of casting missing around pads retaining pin
play in steering column
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
headlamp lift mechanism appears worn
n/s/r drive shaft inner rotorflex joint / 1 nut and bolt moving in joint
wipers seem slightly slow
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RCT 945M is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 RCT 945M, 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 RCT 945M registered?
RCT 945M is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 July 1974.
Is RCT 945M safe to buy?
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