MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
slight wear (rocking) movement to the front suspenion offside lower trunion joint.
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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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.
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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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