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BHY 149H

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,147 mi
Last recorded16,147 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 149H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 16,147 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 15,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 15,900 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 15,852 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 15,781 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 15,620 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

play in n/s/f lower arm pin/bush

slight brakes bind from n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

vehicle has oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,510 miles

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play on o/s/r

Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,253 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,042 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 15,042 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,842 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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BHY 149H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BHY 149H, 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 BHY 149H?

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What year was BHY 149H registered?

BHY 149H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is BHY 149H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 149H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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