MOT Status
ValidMileage
5,336 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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BOTH front tyres wearing on outer edges
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of DYU 9J?
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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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