1975 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · LRP 301P
1975 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1975. Recorded mileage 35,936 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1975 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1975
- Engine
- 1558cc
LRP 301P Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2023
- 35,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LRP 301P Mileage History
- 11/09/202335,932 mi
- 18/09/202335,936 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 200 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
LRP 301P MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1975 Lotus Elan (LRP 301P) between September 2023 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.