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YCS 742L

1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,185 mi
Last recorded21,185 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 13058,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCS 742L
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,185 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,990 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,258 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,204 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 20,160 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,136 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f seatbelt fluffing along edges

Pass 24 May 2010 20,044 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2010 20,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 20,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,981 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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YCS 742L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 58,586 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 YCS 742L, 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 54 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YCS 742L registered?

YCS 742L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is YCS 742L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCS 742L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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