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YRK 350H

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,997 mi
Last recorded75,997 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRK 350H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 75,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,885 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 75,879 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,508 miles

engine oil leak

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,426 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,363 miles

engine oil leak

leak from rear diff

lower coolant hose almost split

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,117 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,414 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,924 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,925 miles

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2007 68,709 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,203 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 65,880 miles

oil leak

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 350H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YRK 350H, 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 350H registered?

YRK 350H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 April 1970.

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