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RDD 880M

1974 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan40,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDD 880M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,570 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,109 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,983 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 80,687 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 79,046 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,585 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,902 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,082 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,366 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,162 miles

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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RDD 880M is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RDD 880M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDD 880M registered?

RDD 880M is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is RDD 880M safe to buy?

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