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CTD 679J

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,369 mi
Last recorded85,369 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTD 679J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 85,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 81,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 81,532 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,017 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,925 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,284 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,289 miles

both nearside rear and offside rear anti tramp bar bushes slightly perished

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pad caliper mount wearing on pivot

wipers poor/smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 58,929 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 58,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 54,142 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,758 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,536 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 43,606 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,326 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,556 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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CTD 679J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CTD 679J, 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 CTD 679J registered?

CTD 679J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 December 1970.

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The MOT history for CTD 679J shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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