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ADN 473J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,634 mi
Last recorded94,634 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADN 473J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,634 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,744 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,505 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 89,455 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,337 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,459 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,428 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,760 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,276 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,187 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,713 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,486 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 61,592 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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ADN 473J 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ADN 473J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADN 473J?

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What year was ADN 473J registered?

ADN 473J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 October 1970.

Is ADN 473J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADN 473J shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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