MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All position lamps not working all four (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
diff mounting damage on the o/s/rear
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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4495 PH is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 4495 PH, 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 4495 PH registered?
4495 PH is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1970.
Is 4495 PH safe to buy?
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