MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
park leaver near end of travel
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
cracks in o/s/r outer rubber drive shaft doughnut
play in o/s/f of steering rack
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
play in o/s/f of steering rack
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LYY 899K is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
Across all 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 34,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 LYY 899K, 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 55 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 LYY 899K registered?
LYY 899K is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 27 October 1971.
Is LYY 899K safe to buy?
The MOT history for LYY 899K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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