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RHW 11M

1974 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,089 mi
Last recorded37,089 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan40,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHW 11M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,069 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,052 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,967 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,928 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,239 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,397 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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RHW 11M is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RHW 11M, 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 RHW 11M registered?

RHW 11M is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 March 1974.

Is RHW 11M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHW 11M shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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