MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,322 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear driveshafts donuts deteriorated
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)
rear driveshafts donuts deteriorated
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front registration not mounted on plate and facing floor
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked
front registration not mounted on plate and facing floor
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HYY 21J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 HYY 21J, 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 56 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HYY 21J registered?
HYY 21J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 September 1970.
Is HYY 21J safe to buy?
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