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JPT 9H

1970 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,378 mi
Last recorded27,378 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPT 9H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 27,378 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Various oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,797 miles

engine oil leak

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,700 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,475 miles

slight play in inner steering rack joint

Fail 25 Mar 2013 21,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,296 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 17,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,056 miles

rear rubber donuts perishing

Pass 28 May 2008 15,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,557 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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JPT 9H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc 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 JPT 9H, 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

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What year was JPT 9H registered?

JPT 9H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 24 April 1970.

Is JPT 9H safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPT 9H 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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