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DYU 9J

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

5,336 mi
Last recorded5,336 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYU 9J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 5,336 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 4,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 3,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 2,633 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 1,736 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 1,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 832 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,910 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 97,994 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 97,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,984 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,318 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2012 91,182 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 89,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 89,148 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 88,139 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 86,642 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jul 2007 84,359 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 62,083 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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DYU 9J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DYU 9J, 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 DYU 9J registered?

DYU 9J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 October 1970.

Is DYU 9J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYU 9J shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DYU 9J have outstanding finance?

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