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YOI 502

1999 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,375 mi
Last recorded57,375 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOI 502
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,375 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,351 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 16 Aug 2013 57,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,316 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 57,307 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,245 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,151 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 57,145 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,886 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 56,886 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,731 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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YOI 502 is a 1999 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOI 502, 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 27 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YOI 502 registered?

YOI 502 is a 1999 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is YOI 502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOI 502 shows 12 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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