MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear exhaust mounting bobbins perished
metal reinforcing on both rear inner wings corroded - suspect seat belt mounting
minor play in both front suspension trunions
steering wheel "flexing"
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear exhaust mounting bobbins perished
metal reinforcing on both rear inner wings corroded - suspect seat belt mounting
minor play in both front suspension trunions
steering wheel "flexing"
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
minor wear in both lower suspension trunions.
minor wear-flex in steering wheel/column.
nearside front shock absorber top mounting slightly worn.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
minor play in both lower trunions
slight "flexing" on steering column/wheel
suspect both top seatbelt mounting support brackets corroded
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
minor play in both lower suspension trunions
minor play/flex in steering wheel/column
suspect both top seatbelt mounting support plates corroded
Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
minor "flexing" in steering wheel
minor binding on nearside front brake
minor movement in steering column
minor play in both lower suspension trunions
suspect both seat belt top mounting support plates corroded
lift in both front suspension trunions.
movement felt in upper steering column.
nearside front brake slight binding.
wear in lower steering column coupling.
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NNH 550H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 NNH 550H, 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 NNH 550H registered?
NNH 550H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1970.
Is NNH 550H safe to buy?
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