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YNE 124L

1972 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,759 mi
Last recorded78,759 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNE 124L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,759 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 78,244 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 77,967 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 77,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint insecure bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage fouling fouling on clutch cable/ steering shaft (2.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 77,464 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside McPherson strut lower bushes are deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,168 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 77,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,266 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,940 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 73,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,275 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 64,899 miles

Slight lift nsf lower swivel

Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,447 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 64,084 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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YNE 124L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 YNE 124L, 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 54 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 YNE 124L?

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What year was YNE 124L registered?

YNE 124L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 November 1972.

Is YNE 124L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNE 124L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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