1963 Lotus Elan — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1963 perform at MOT as they age
63 years
Current Age
93.8%
Latest Pass Rate
32
Total Tests (All Years)
15,765 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Insufficient data for same-age comparison.
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
93.8%
Age (yrs) 61Tests 32Avg Mileage 15,765Top Failure Brakes — 18.8%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1963 Lotus Elan, with age trends.
Brakes
18.8%
— Consistent
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
12.5%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 18.8% (61 yrs) | 18.8% (61 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.5% (61 yrs) | 12.5% (61 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
Other Manufacture Years
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About This Data
This page shows how Lotus Elan cars manufactured in 1963 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 32 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.