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AMH 789H

1970 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,787 mi
Last recorded71,787 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMH 789H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 71,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2016 71,559 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,405 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Some cracking to inner sidewall on nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,405 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 10,875 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 10,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,754 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

has an oil leak from engine area

Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,176 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,213 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,228 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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AMH 789H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AMH 789H, 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 AMH 789H registered?

AMH 789H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 29 January 1970.

Is AMH 789H safe to buy?

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