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CNY 105J

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,799 mi
Last recorded61,799 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNY 105J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,799 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 61,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,678 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CNY 105J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CNY 105J, 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 CNY 105J?

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What year was CNY 105J registered?

CNY 105J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 August 1970.

Is CNY 105J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNY 105J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CNY 105J have outstanding finance?

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