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YRK 344H

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,673 mi
Last recorded38,673 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRK 344H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 38,673 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 38,636 miles

Air horn fitted as standard

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 38,635 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Inoperative when head lights on (4.4.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,412 miles

n/s/f pop up headlight slow to respond

Pass 11 Jun 2011 38,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes undersealed

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 32,020 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 37,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 36,223 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2006 36,216 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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YRK 344H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRK 344H, 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 YRK 344H registered?

YRK 344H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 January 1970.

Is YRK 344H safe to buy?

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