MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,211 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
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)
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)
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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of MVV 659H?
You can check the full history of MVV 659H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does MVV 659H have outstanding finance?
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