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JJM 300H

1970 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,620 mi
Last recorded89,620 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJM 300H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 89,620 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 89,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,650 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 88,647 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,263 miles

ALLtyres deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 88,263 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALLtyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2012 88,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 87,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,786 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 87,777 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 85,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 85,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,204 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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JJM 300H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JJM 300H, 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 JJM 300H registered?

JJM 300H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 April 1970.

Is JJM 300H safe to buy?

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