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YTB 846H

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,328 mi
Last recorded18,328 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTB 846H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 18,328 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 18,322 miles

Oil leak oil dripping onto exhaust ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 18,322 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam headlamps flicker and go off dipp and main (1.7.4a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak oil dripping onto exhaust ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,315 miles

near side front tyre rubbing on roll bar in full lock

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,247 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,050 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,970 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,769 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 17,555 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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YTB 846H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YTB 846H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YTB 846H?

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What year was YTB 846H registered?

YTB 846H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 June 1970.

Is YTB 846H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTB 846H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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