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BNW 383J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,899 mi
Last recorded22,899 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNW 383J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 May 2017 22,899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,830 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 22,785 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 22,673 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,637 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,566 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,347 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,123 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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BNW 383J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BNW 383J, 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 BNW 383J registered?

BNW 383J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 November 1970.

Is BNW 383J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNW 383J shows 11 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 BNW 383J have outstanding finance?

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