MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Chassis corroded.
Coolant hose fouling steering shaft.
Offside rear CV boot deteriorated.
Oil leak.
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.
Offside rear outer CV boot split.
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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