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YOD 103K

1972 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,775 mi
Last recorded65,775 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 103K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 65,775 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 65,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 64,836 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,833 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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YOD 103K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOD 103K, 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

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What year was YOD 103K registered?

YOD 103K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is YOD 103K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOD 103K shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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