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YHR 601E

2021 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,833 mi
Last recorded3,833 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHR 601E
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 3,833 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 3,296 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 269 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 2,232 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 1,177 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 2 miles

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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YHR 601E is a 2021 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YHR 601E, 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 5 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YHR 601E?

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What year was YHR 601E registered?

YHR 601E is a 2021 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 2021.

Is YHR 601E safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHR 601E 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 YHR 601E have outstanding finance?

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