MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,088 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside steering rack boot insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear frame where link arms join outer casings but main structure intact (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinking to floor slowly (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside steering rack boot insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear frame where link arms join outer casings but main structure intact (5.3.6 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
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GYN 173N is a 1974 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1974 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 44,283 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 Elite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYN 173N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Elite typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 52 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GYN 173N registered?
GYN 173N is a 1974 Lotus Elite, first registered on 8 November 1974.
Is GYN 173N safe to buy?
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