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YKY 3L

1973 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,917 mi
Last recorded59,917 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan +238,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKY 3L
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,917 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,880 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 59,875 miles

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Both rear inner driveshaft couplings split.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,436 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,134 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,078 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,611 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,530 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,264 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 58,050 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 58,038 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
Stop lamp not working 32
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YKY 3L is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 38,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan +2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKY 3L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan +2 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKY 3L registered?

YKY 3L is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is YKY 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKY 3L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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