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GYN 174N

1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,150 mi
Last recorded72,150 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 13061,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYN 174N
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 72,150 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 70,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 70,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear outer drive shaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2008 69,776 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 69,462 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 68,845 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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GYN 174N is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 61,920 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYN 174N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYN 174N registered?

GYN 174N is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 14 November 1974.

Is GYN 174N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYN 174N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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