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EJJ 737J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,049 mi
Last recorded77,049 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJJ 737J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,881 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 76,881 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,446 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,707 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,250 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,142 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,927 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,626 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 72,297 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,258 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 762,161 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 71,990 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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EJJ 737J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EJJ 737J, 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

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What year was EJJ 737J registered?

EJJ 737J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 August 1970.

Is EJJ 737J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJJ 737J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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