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YYX 100H

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,586 mi
Last recorded37,586 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYX 100H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 37,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 37,391 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 35,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,758 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 34,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 34,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,781 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 33,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,220 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 33,021 miles

both rear lower wishbone arm bushes are deteriorated caused by oil contamination

steering rack has slight play in the mount bushes

Fail 16 Jun 2006 33,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear lower wixhbone arm bushes are deteriorated caused by oil contamination

steering rack has slight play in the mounting bushes.

Pass 9 Jul 2005 32,898 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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YYX 100H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YYX 100H, 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 YYX 100H registered?

YYX 100H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 February 1970.

Is YYX 100H safe to buy?

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