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YEV 47L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,031 mi
Last recorded92,031 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEV 47L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,965 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 91,881 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,462 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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YEV 47L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YEV 47L, 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 YEV 47L registered?

YEV 47L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is YEV 47L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEV 47L shows 6 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 YEV 47L have outstanding finance?

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