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MVV 659H

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,211 mi
Last recorded15,211 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVV 659H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 15,211 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,961 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,274 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 13,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 13,455 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 13,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 13,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,191 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 11,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,569 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,286 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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MVV 659H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MVV 659H, 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 MVV 659H registered?

MVV 659H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 March 1970.

Is MVV 659H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVV 659H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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