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YAB 111M

1974 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan40,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAB 111M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 6 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,777 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 87,775 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YAB 111M is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAB 111M, 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 YAB 111M?

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What year was YAB 111M registered?

YAB 111M is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is YAB 111M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAB 111M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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