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YNF 750M

1973 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,245 mi
Last recorded93,245 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 750M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2016 93,245 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trunnion (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 93,244 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trunion (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade is not hitting windscreen (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel ececss side to side movment (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,699 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 90,541 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 90,231 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamps slow to rise

Fail 3 Dec 2011 89,790 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamps slow to rise

Pass 16 Jul 2010 89,275 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,782 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lower steering shaft is slightly fouling on body

Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,112 miles

Oil leak

advice 22% inbalence on front brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2007 85,825 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 85,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 85,194 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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YNF 750M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YNF 750M, 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.

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YNF 750M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 October 1973.

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