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MLG 3H

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

439 mi
Last recorded439 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLG 3H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 439 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,860 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,362 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,749 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,369 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,369 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,111 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 69,111 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 67,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 65,364 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MLG 3H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MLG 3H, 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 MLG 3H registered?

MLG 3H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is MLG 3H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLG 3H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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