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WYG 968L

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYG 968L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 68,250 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 68,196 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,183 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 68,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,152 miles

Near-side drive shaft joint deteriorted

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 68,072 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 68,033 miles

Near-side drive shaft rubber split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 67,954 miles

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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WYG 968L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 50,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYG 968L, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WYG 968L registered?

WYG 968L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is WYG 968L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYG 968L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WYG 968L have outstanding finance?

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