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EPC 395J

1970 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,543 mi
Last recorded14,543 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPC 395J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2018 14,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp output slightly reduced

Pass 5 Mar 2017 14,457 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2016 14,322 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 12,727 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 9,387 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 9,073 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 4,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 1,728 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 97,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 92,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 87,035 miles

Offside handbrake pads are worn very close to their limit.Wind screen washers weak.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 81,950 miles

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

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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EPC 395J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 EPC 395J, 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 EPC 395J registered?

EPC 395J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 November 1970.

Is EPC 395J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPC 395J shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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