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ELL 403J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,693 mi
Last recorded51,693 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELL 403J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,693 miles

exhaust leaking slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,693 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 51,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 51,993 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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ELL 403J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ELL 403J, 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.

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What year was ELL 403J registered?

ELL 403J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 September 1970.

Is ELL 403J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELL 403J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELL 403J have outstanding finance?

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