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AYO 4H

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

7,428 mi
Last recorded7,428 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYO 4H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 7,428 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 7,241 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 7,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 7,024 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 6,658 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 6,506 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 6,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 6,238 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 5,927 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 5,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 5,730 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 5,323 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 5,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 5,022 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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AYO 4H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AYO 4H, 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.

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How do I check the history of AYO 4H?

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What year was AYO 4H registered?

AYO 4H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is AYO 4H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYO 4H shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AYO 4H have outstanding finance?

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