1972 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · 47 PR
1972 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1972. Recorded mileage 666 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1972
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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47 PR Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2017
- 666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
47 PR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Lotus Elan (47 PR) between February 2006 and April 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. ”; “Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)”.
47 PR Mileage History
- 18/02/20063,946 mi
- 07/03/20075,629 mi+1,683 mi
- 18/06/20085,973 mi+344 mi
- 18/06/20085,973 mi
- 08/09/20096,906 mi+933 mi
- 01/06/20107,457 mi+551 mi
- 17/05/20127,562 mi+105 mi
- 31/05/20127,568 mi+6 mi
- 04/09/20133 mi-7,565 mi
- 18/09/2014165 mi+162 mi
- 25/09/2015456 mi+291 mi
- 14/10/2015478 mi+22 mi
- 25/04/2017666 mi+188 mi
Average of roughly -293 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elan (M100)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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