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GPF 693J

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,867 mi
Last recorded25,867 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 693J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,867 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 25,831 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 25,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Hand brake pads getting low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake pads getting low.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,286 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2013 25,112 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2012 24,999 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

very slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 24,989 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 23,566 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,464 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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GPF 693J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GPF 693J, 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 GPF 693J registered?

GPF 693J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is GPF 693J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPF 693J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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