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LCK 333H

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,266 mi
Last recorded13,266 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCK 333H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 13,266 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 13,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 12,921 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 12,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 12,746 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 12,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 12,294 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,703 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 10,695 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,594 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 9,215 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,561 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 7,261 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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LCK 333H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LCK 333H, 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 LCK 333H registered?

LCK 333H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is LCK 333H safe to buy?

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