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LYN 999K

1972 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,463 mi
Last recorded69,463 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYN 999K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,463 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 68,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear driveshaft couplings slightly perished not excessive

signs of corrosion to front brake pipes not excessive

slight play in offside front lower trunuion not excessive

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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LYN 999K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 LYN 999K, 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 54 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYN 999K registered?

LYN 999K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 June 1972.

Is LYN 999K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYN 999K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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