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MOT Valid

1972 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · PMF 397L

PMF 397L

1972 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/08/1972. Recorded mileage 45,124 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026.

Make & Model
LOTUS ELAN
Year / Origin
1972 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 21/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
45,124 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1972
Engine
1558cc

PMF 397L Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
  • 45,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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PMF 397L MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1972 Lotus Elan (PMF 397L) between October 2025 and October 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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ADVISORY

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