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YJH 29K

1971 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJH 29K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 94,367 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 94,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 94,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 94,365 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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YJH 29K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 49,460 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJH 29K, 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 55 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJH 29K registered?

YJH 29K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is YJH 29K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJH 29K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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