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54,932 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight weep
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer slight weep on cv boot
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight weep on n/s/f outer cv boot
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight weep on n/s/f outer cv boot
Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Small gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking + 19 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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J970 BWB is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 1992 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,086 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 J970 BWB, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J970 BWB registered?
J970 BWB is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 29 April 1992.
Is J970 BWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for J970 BWB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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