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5410 UE

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,643 mi
Last recorded58,643 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5410 UE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,379 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,769 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 54,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,413 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 53,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,241 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,492 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,572 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 49,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,348 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,344 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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5410 UE is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 5410 UE, 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 5410 UE registered?

5410 UE is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is 5410 UE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5410 UE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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