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BHJ 97J

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,625 mi
Last recorded91,625 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 97J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2019 91,625 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,604 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,959 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 82,663 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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BHJ 97J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BHJ 97J, 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 BHJ 97J registered?

BHJ 97J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 November 1970.

Is BHJ 97J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 97J shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BHJ 97J have outstanding finance?

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