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NJT 198H

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,756 mi
Last recorded82,756 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 198H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2017 82,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower lower trunnion has small amount of play

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,233 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 80,476 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,720 miles

slight wear (rocking) movement to the front suspenion offside lower trunion joint.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 75,521 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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NJT 198H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NJT 198H, 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 NJT 198H registered?

NJT 198H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 February 1970.

Is NJT 198H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJT 198H shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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