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YDX 163G

2002 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,059 mi
Last recorded47,059 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDX 163G
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 47,059 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 47,059 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,051 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2011 47,010 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both drive shafts donuts slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2010 46,956 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 49,905 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 46,495 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,418 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 44,111 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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YDX 163G is a 2002 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YDX 163G, 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 24 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YDX 163G registered?

YDX 163G is a 2002 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is YDX 163G safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDX 163G shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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