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BPG 120H

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,952 mi
Last recorded72,952 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPG 120H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2025 72,952 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,463 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,086 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,608 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,039 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,697 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,716 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,258 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,650 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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BPG 120H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BPG 120H, 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 BPG 120H registered?

BPG 120H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is BPG 120H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPG 120H shows 15 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 BPG 120H have outstanding finance?

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