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YYP 491H

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196 mi
Last recorded196 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYP 491H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2021 196 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,137 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,642 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 97,293 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 97,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,639 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,545 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 94,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 94,221 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 92,988 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 91,469 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 90,599 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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YYP 491H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YYP 491H, 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 YYP 491H registered?

YYP 491H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 April 1970.

Is YYP 491H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYP 491H shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YYP 491H have outstanding finance?

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