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ABL 676J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

36,302 mi
Last recorded36,302 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABL 676J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,302 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 36,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,231 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,465 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 35,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,851 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 34,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,159 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 34,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,980 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 33,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,969 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 33,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,945 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr brake shows slight bind on brake rollers

Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,945 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr brake shows slight bind on brake rollers

Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,465 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,894 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 31,894 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,153 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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ABL 676J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ABL 676J, 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 ABL 676J registered?

ABL 676J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 October 1970.

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