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ALH 673H

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,536 mi
Last recorded13,536 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALH 673H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 13,536 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 11,854 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 9,965 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 6,778 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 1,804 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 98,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,184 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,496 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,238 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,631 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 90,823 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 89,814 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 88,462 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s steering rack slight wear

rear suspension high

rear tyres close too rear springs

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 673H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 673H, 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 673H?

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What year was ALH 673H registered?

ALH 673H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 March 1970.

Is ALH 673H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALH 673H shows 13 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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