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CVT 542H

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90 mi
Last recorded90 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVT 542H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 90 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 41 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 99,998 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,625 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 99,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 98,903 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 98,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 98,138 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2012 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 97,881 miles

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

front registration plate has white characters on a black mess/grill can be viewed from approximately 20 metres away, not on a number plate.

o/s/f inner track rod of steering rack got slight play.

Pass 2 May 2009 96,377 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 95,350 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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CVT 542H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CVT 542H, 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 CVT 542H registered?

CVT 542H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 June 1970.

Is CVT 542H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVT 542H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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