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YYU 273H

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,914 mi
Last recorded71,914 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYU 273H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,914 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 71,901 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,454 miles

Front Oil leak Engine has an oil leak. ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres wearing close to the wear limits of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,646 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,189 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides have some play/wear showing in trunnion/king pin bushes . (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,913 miles

Indicators flash slowly

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 30,052 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vis smoke check.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,052 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vis smoke check.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 14,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 5,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 92,790 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,888 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,584 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,836 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 59,242 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 273H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 273H, 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 YYU 273H registered?

YYU 273H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 February 1970.

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