MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
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
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
lower steering shaft is slightly fouling on body
Oil leak
advice 22% inbalence on front brakes
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YNF 750M registered?
YNF 750M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 October 1973.
Is YNF 750M safe to buy?
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