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921 YNN

1963 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,076 mi
Last recorded54,076 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1963 Lotus Elan34,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration921 YNN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1963
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 54,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,428 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,416 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,394 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,370 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 53,319 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 53,319 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air intake hose to air filter disconnected

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,220 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,014 miles

slight play rhf wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2009 53,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play rhf wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2008 52,015 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,626 miles

headlights slow in operation and locking when fully raised

passengers seat slightly loose

suggest near side rear lower arm securing fitted with longer bolt so that self locking nut fully uned

suggest security of rear gear box mounting checked

Fail 11 Jul 2007 51,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlights slow in operation and locking when fully raised

passengers seat slightly loose

suggest near side rear lower arm securing fitted with longer bolt so that self locking nut fully uned

suggest security of rear gear box mounting checked

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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921 YNN is a 1963 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1963 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 34,629 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 921 YNN, 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 63 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 921 YNN registered?

921 YNN is a 1963 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 July 1963.

Is 921 YNN safe to buy?

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