MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
649 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sligth play in n/s/f inner rack end
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
sligth play in n/s/f inner rack end
all discs slight corrosion
rear exhaust mounting streached
slight play N S inner rack end
wiper blades starting to detierate
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
all discs slight corrosion
rear exhaust mounting streached
slight play N S inner rack end
wiper blades starting to detierate
n.s.inner rack end very slight play
rear exhaust mounting bobbin splitting
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
battery insecure
n.s.inner rack end very slight play
rear exhaust mounting bobbin splitting
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear exhaust bobbin strating to split
rear exhaust bobbin strating to split
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YOW 358J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 YOW 358J, 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 56 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YOW 358J registered?
YOW 358J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 November 1970.
Is YOW 358J safe to buy?
The MOT history for YOW 358J shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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