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SDR 925L

1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 13058,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDR 925L
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 May 2014 99,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2013 97,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 May 2011 97,668 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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SDR 925L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 58,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDR 925L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SDR 925L?

You can check the full history of SDR 925L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SDR 925L registered?

SDR 925L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is SDR 925L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDR 925L shows 3 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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