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CPG 980H

1970 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,877 mi
Last recorded43,877 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPG 980H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,877 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

handbrake efforts weak and just legal at 16%

slight split in nearside front steering rack gaiter

Pass 8 Jun 2019 41,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

handbrake efforts weak and just legal

Fail 5 Jun 2019 41,824 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 40,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around engine areas ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

footbrake efforts 50% and just legal

handbrake efforts 16% and just legal

Fail 19 Apr 2018 40,841 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around engine areas ()

both sides rear handbrake linings worn

Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,713 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak around engine areas ()

handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,482 miles

both sides rear drive shafts inner rubber couplings wear and cracks

footbrake efforts low and just legal at 50%

handbrake efforts low and just legal at 26%

oil leaks around engine areas

Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,997 miles

oil leaks around engine areas

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,632 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 36,528 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering column shaft fouling radiator bottom hose.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,528 miles

steering column shaft fouling radiator bottom hose.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lower coolant hose fouling engine and in a deteriorated condition

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,032 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 36,024 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,933 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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CPG 980H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CPG 980H, 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 CPG 980H registered?

CPG 980H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 July 1970.

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