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GYN 170N

1974 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,544 mi
Last recorded18,544 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan40,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYN 170N
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 18,544 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 17,148 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 17,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 16,572 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 15,726 miles

water leak from radiator

Pass 20 Nov 2018 13,878 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 11,183 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 9,218 miles

brake pedal has tight spot on application

headlamps don't return closed fully

Pass 15 Jan 2016 5,921 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 5,921 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 4,942 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 4,941 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 3,665 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 98,796 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 94,033 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,267 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 82,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 82,577 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,405 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 77,349 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,496 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 69,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,768 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 53,654 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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GYN 170N is a 1974 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 40,867 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYN 170N, 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 52 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 GYN 170N?

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What year was GYN 170N registered?

GYN 170N is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 29 October 1974.

Is GYN 170N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYN 170N shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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