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BHS 28J

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,334 mi
Last recorded3,334 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHS 28J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 3,334 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,886 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,076 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 84,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,688 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,927 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 71,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,191 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,738 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,720 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,851 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,319 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 47,992 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 39,919 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 39,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BHS 28J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHS 28J, 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 BHS 28J registered?

BHS 28J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 September 1970.

Is BHS 28J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHS 28J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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