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YMJ 815L

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,158 mi
Last recorded67,158 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMJ 815L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,158 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 67,158 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s&o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low n/s&o/s (1.8)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s&o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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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YMJ 815L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 50,618 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 YMJ 815L, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YMJ 815L registered?

YMJ 815L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 April 1973.

Is YMJ 815L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMJ 815L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YMJ 815L have outstanding finance?

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