MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general chassis corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
general chassis corrosion
Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play trunion (2.2.B.1g)
front and rear chassis corroded
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YNU 547L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YNU 547L, 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 YNU 547L registered?
YNU 547L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 June 1973.
Is YNU 547L safe to buy?
The MOT history for YNU 547L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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