MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,959 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear drive shaft couplings cracking
Oil leak ()
rear drive shaft couplings perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
rear drive shaft couplings perished
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both rear outer drive sharft rubbers perishing
exhaust corroding
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both sides rear drive shafts couplings worn/perished
slight play both front wheel bearings
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both sides rear drive shaft couplings worn/perished
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both sides rear drive shaft couplings deteriorated
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all rear drive shaft couplings perished
screen stone chipped
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all rear drive shaft couplings perished
screen stone chipped
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
adv oil leak on engine filter area
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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3 CHY is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 3 CHY, 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 56 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 3 CHY registered?
3 CHY is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 June 1970.
Is 3 CHY safe to buy?
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