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DHV 693H

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,980 mi
Last recorded71,980 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHV 693H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 71,980 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,543 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 62,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,083 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,010 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 57,982 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,959 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 57,951 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 57,883 miles

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

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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DHV 693H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DHV 693H, 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 DHV 693H registered?

DHV 693H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 June 1970.

Is DHV 693H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHV 693H shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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