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EKH 151J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,940 mi
Last recorded81,940 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2005
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 151J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2005 81,940 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 81,940 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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EKH 151J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EKH 151J, 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 EKH 151J registered?

EKH 151J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is EKH 151J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 151J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKH 151J have outstanding finance?

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