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GVB 813J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,063 mi
Last recorded1,063 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVB 813J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 1,063 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 952 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 837 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 369 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox oil leak.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 99,786 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 99,765 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 99,414 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 99,411 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 98,072 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2007 97,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 96,518 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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GVB 813J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVB 813J, 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 GVB 813J?

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What year was GVB 813J registered?

GVB 813J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 June 1970.

Is GVB 813J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVB 813J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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