MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)
Both rear inner driveshaft couplings split.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of YKY 3L?
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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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