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CWY 7H

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,791 mi
Last recorded71,791 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWY 7H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,791 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,704 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,615 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,167 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 71,122 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,821 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,254 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 70,234 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,055 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 70,055 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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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CWY 7H 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 84.6%.

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 CWY 7H, 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

How do I check the history of CWY 7H?

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What year was CWY 7H registered?

CWY 7H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 February 1970.

Is CWY 7H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWY 7H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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