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GWC 97H

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,051 mi
Last recorded6,051 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWC 97H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 6,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 5,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 5,538 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 5,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 5,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,107 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 5,001 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 4,468 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 4,468 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 3,139 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 2,957 miles

nearside and offside track rod end dust covers deteriorated

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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GWC 97H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GWC 97H, 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 GWC 97H registered?

GWC 97H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 February 1970.

Is GWC 97H safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWC 97H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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