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XTH 380M

1974 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,444 mi
Last recorded66,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan40,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTH 380M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,444 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 66,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,426 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 66,426 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,736 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 65,722 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,587 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,471 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in steering u.j.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,996 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspention componants

Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,923 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,799 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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XTH 380M is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTH 380M, 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 XTH 380M registered?

XTH 380M is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 March 1974.

Is XTH 380M safe to buy?

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