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BDM 725H

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,735 mi
Last recorded20,735 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDM 725H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 20,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 20,690 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 20,690 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 20,490 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 20,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 19,843 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,620 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,420 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear indicators red

Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,579 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,889 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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BDM 725H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue 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 BDM 725H, 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 BDM 725H?

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What year was BDM 725H registered?

BDM 725H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 March 1970.

Is BDM 725H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDM 725H shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BDM 725H have outstanding finance?

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