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SYH 915N

1974 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,348 mi
Last recorded56,348 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan40,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYH 915N
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 56,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 56,123 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 55,515 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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SYH 915N is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SYH 915N, 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 SYH 915N?

You can check the full history of SYH 915N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SYH 915N registered?

SYH 915N is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 August 1974.

Is SYH 915N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYH 915N shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SYH 915N have outstanding finance?

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