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LYH 99K

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,359 mi
Last recorded31,359 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYH 99K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,359 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 29,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,244 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 29,212 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,496 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,324 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 21,500 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 12,307 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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LYH 99K is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 50,618 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 LYH 99K, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYH 99K registered?

LYH 99K is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is LYH 99K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYH 99K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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