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XYD 235M

1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,410 mi
Last recorded86,410 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 13061,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYD 235M
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,410 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 86,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,355 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 86,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2006 86,309 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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XYD 235M is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 61,920 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XYD 235M, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of XYD 235M?

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What year was XYD 235M registered?

XYD 235M is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is XYD 235M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYD 235M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XYD 235M have outstanding finance?

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