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YYE 159H

1970 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,242 mi
Last recorded73,242 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYE 159H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 May 2017 73,242 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,808 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,872 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,712 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,480 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,844 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,078 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,007 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,913 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 65,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,876 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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YYE 159H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYE 159H, 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

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What year was YYE 159H registered?

YYE 159H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is YYE 159H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYE 159H shows 11 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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