MOT Status
ValidMileage
16,147 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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
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
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Does BHY 149H have outstanding finance?
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