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EBW 251J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,888 mi
Last recorded2,888 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 251J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 2,888 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 97,581 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 95,339 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 94,568 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 93,421 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 92,480 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 91,721 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 90,628 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 89,486 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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EBW 251J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EBW 251J, 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 EBW 251J registered?

EBW 251J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is EBW 251J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 251J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBW 251J have outstanding finance?

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