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ALH 667H

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,084 mi
Last recorded61,084 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALH 667H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 61,084 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 61,084 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,075 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 61,013 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,966 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,818 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,749 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 60,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

starter faulty

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,283 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear drive donughts perished

Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,277 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

osr tyre perished

rear drive donughts perished

Pass 31 May 2012 60,230 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre perished

nsr osr drive couplings perished

nsr tyre sidewall perished

osf tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2011 59,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 59,650 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 59,301 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,099 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,990 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 58,927 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 667H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ALH 667H, 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

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What year was ALH 667H registered?

ALH 667H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 February 1970.

Is ALH 667H safe to buy?

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