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CUV 290H

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,000 mi
Last recorded34,000 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUV 290H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2022 34,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,650 miles

Nearside Rear And Offside Rear Driveshaft Rubbers Starting To Perish

Pass 11 Nov 2016 32,525 miles

slight brake bind on rear wheels

Pass 10 Nov 2016 32,525 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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CUV 290H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 CUV 290H, 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 CUV 290H registered?

CUV 290H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 January 1970.

Is CUV 290H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUV 290H shows 4 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 CUV 290H have outstanding finance?

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