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ALH 654H

1970 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,815 mi
Last recorded14,815 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALH 654H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,815 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 14,669 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 14,377 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,240 miles

both rear hubs leaking oil

o/s/headlamp slow coming up

Pass 4 Jun 2010 14,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 13,824 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,667 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 13,372 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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ALH 654H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ALH 654H, 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 ALH 654H?

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What year was ALH 654H registered?

ALH 654H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 February 1970.

Is ALH 654H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALH 654H shows 8 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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