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RKN 618M

1974 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,442 mi
Last recorded42,442 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan40,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKN 618M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 42,442 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,842 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 41,841 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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RKN 618M is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKN 618M, 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 RKN 618M registered?

RKN 618M is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is RKN 618M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKN 618M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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