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JEK 2H

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,633 mi
Last recorded39,633 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEK 2H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 39,633 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 39,256 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 37,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 36,947 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 35,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 33,637 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 33,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

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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JEK 2H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JEK 2H, 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 JEK 2H registered?

JEK 2H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 March 1970.

Is JEK 2H safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEK 2H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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