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EHX 300J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,693 mi
Last recorded4,693 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHX 300J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 4,693 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 4,361 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 3,896 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 3,785 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 3,785 miles

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

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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EHX 300J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHX 300J, 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 EHX 300J?

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What year was EHX 300J registered?

EHX 300J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 September 1970.

Is EHX 300J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHX 300J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EHX 300J have outstanding finance?

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