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CPH 222H

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,485 mi
Last recorded27,485 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPH 222H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 27,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 23,110 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak from engine ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,743 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,828 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 17,822 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 15,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 14,762 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 14,157 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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CPH 222H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CPH 222H, 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 CPH 222H registered?

CPH 222H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 June 1970.

Is CPH 222H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPH 222H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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