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EPB 130J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,602 mi
Last recorded38,602 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPB 130J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,602 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,578 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

fuel pipe in engine bay loose

Fail 28 Jun 2011 38,578 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

fuel pipe in engine bay loose

Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,926 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,309 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,664 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 36,664 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 34,097 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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EPB 130J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EPB 130J, 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 EPB 130J registered?

EPB 130J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is EPB 130J safe to buy?

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