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YLG 5J

1971 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

932 mi
Last recorded932 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLG 5J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 915 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 898 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 703 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 547 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 490 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 9 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 1,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 1,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 1,101 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 791 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 664 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 462 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 131 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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YLG 5J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YLG 5J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YLG 5J?

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What year was YLG 5J registered?

YLG 5J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 May 1971.

Is YLG 5J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLG 5J shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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