CarVerify

Free Car Check

DPE 755J

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,526 mi
Last recorded28,526 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPE 755J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2020 28,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,210 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,956 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,611 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,859 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,480 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,322 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,755 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,264 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
Full Lotus Elan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DPE 755J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DPE 755J, 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 DPE 755J?

You can check the full history of DPE 755J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DPE 755J registered?

DPE 755J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 October 1970.

Is DPE 755J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPE 755J shows 12 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 DPE 755J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DPE 755J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.