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BPE 95H

1970 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

11,010 mi
Last recorded11,010 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 95H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 11,010 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 10,977 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 10,890 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 10,800 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,521 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,129 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 9,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,170 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 8,885 miles

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

Slight play/movement nearside front lower trunnion

Slight play/movement offside front lower trunnion

Pass 5 Sep 2011 8,545 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,194 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 8,002 miles

steering shaft under bonnet lightly chaffing on the bottem radiator coolant hose

Pass 7 Aug 2009 7,396 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 5,993 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 3,485 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 3,369 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 1,465 miles

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

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

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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BPE 95H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BPE 95H, 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.

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What year was BPE 95H registered?

BPE 95H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 February 1970.

Is BPE 95H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPE 95H shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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