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KRX 767H

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,837 mi
Last recorded77,837 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRX 767H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 77,837 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 74,973 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,425 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 70,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,680 miles

both front centre anti-roll bar drop link bushes slightly worn

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,935 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,433 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 63,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 63,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,197 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

frontmost carburettor shows evidence there has been a previous fuel leak (fuel line union)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,643 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,110 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 49,142 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2009 49,141 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 46,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,554 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 44,218 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 43,291 miles

bonnet struts defective

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2005 43,291 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

bonnet struts defective

oil leak

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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KRX 767H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KRX 767H, 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 KRX 767H registered?

KRX 767H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 June 1970.

Is KRX 767H safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRX 767H shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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