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YBW 892M

1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,430 mi
Last recorded48,430 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 13044,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBW 892M
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,241 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 47,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,255 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,669 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,513 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 38,117 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 38,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,110 miles

rear donuts cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,521 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 37,521 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 36,800 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 36,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YBW 892M is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 44,255 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 YBW 892M, 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 53 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 YBW 892M registered?

YBW 892M is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 12 September 1973.

Is YBW 892M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBW 892M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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