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YFR 669L

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,900 mi
Last recorded51,900 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFR 669L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 51,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 51,806 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 51,711 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 51,288 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 51,037 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 50,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 50,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,034 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,973 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,908 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,738 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,279 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,668 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,357 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,388 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,725 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 42,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YFR 669L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YFR 669L, 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

How do I check the history of YFR 669L?

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What year was YFR 669L registered?

YFR 669L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is YFR 669L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFR 669L shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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