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JYU 116K

1972 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,771 mi
Last recorded76,771 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan +280,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYU 116K
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,771 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 76,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
Stop lamp not working 32
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JYU 116K is a 1972 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 80,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan +2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JYU 116K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan +2 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JYU 116K registered?

JYU 116K is a 1972 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 25 April 1972.

Is JYU 116K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYU 116K shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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