MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELA 3J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Beige with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 ELA 3J, 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 ELA 3J?
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What year was ELA 3J registered?
ELA 3J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1970.
Is ELA 3J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELA 3J shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ELA 3J have outstanding finance?
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