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EHS 194B

1964 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,128 mi
Last recorded6,128 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1964 Lotus Elan44,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHS 194B
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1964
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 6,128 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 6,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 6,126 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 6,124 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 6,122 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 6,121 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 6,120 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 6,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2010 6,112 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 6,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,108 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 6,099 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,097 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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EHS 194B is a 1964 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1964 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 44,551 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 EHS 194B, 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 62 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 EHS 194B registered?

EHS 194B is a 1964 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1964.

Is EHS 194B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHS 194B shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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