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DPH 224J

1970 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,820 mi
Last recorded45,820 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPH 224J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 45,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on anti roll bar (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,177 miles

Chassis corroded.

Coolant hose fouling steering shaft.

Offside rear CV boot deteriorated.

Oil leak.

Fail 19 May 2017 44,163 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Chassis corroded.

Offside rear CV boot deteriorated.

Oil leak.

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Steering shaft fouling on coolant pipe.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,195 miles

Offside rear outer CV boot split.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 41,251 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,251 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,913 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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DPH 224J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DPH 224J, 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.

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What year was DPH 224J registered?

DPH 224J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is DPH 224J safe to buy?

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