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YYU 255H

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,011 mi
Last recorded27,011 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYU 255H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2022 27,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 23,320 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 17,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 17,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 15,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,417 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 14,039 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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YYU 255H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YYU 255H, 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 YYU 255H registered?

YYU 255H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 January 1970.

Is YYU 255H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYU 255H shows 7 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 YYU 255H have outstanding finance?

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