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XAW 327K

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,517 mi
Last recorded86,517 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAW 327K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,517 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,946 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,858 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 84,559 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2015 84,284 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 84,067 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 83,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 82,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 82,810 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake rod locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,928 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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XAW 327K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 XAW 327K, 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 54 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAW 327K registered?

XAW 327K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is XAW 327K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAW 327K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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