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YN54 HYM

2004 Lotus Elan

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,294 mi
Last recorded36,294 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 HYM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 36,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,860 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 34,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 34,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,836 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,061 miles

unable to inspect most of brake pipes due to cover[floor pan]

Fail 3 May 2011 30,059 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

unable to inspect most of brake pipes due to cover[floor pan]

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,019 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,213 miles

front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion

front and rear pads getting low

some accident damage offside rear bumper

some play front drop links

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YN54 HYM is a 2004 Lotus Elan in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YN54 HYM, 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 22 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YN54 HYM registered?

YN54 HYM is a 2004 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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