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NNH 550H

1970 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,494 mi
Last recorded93,494 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNH 550H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,494 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,490 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 93,147 miles

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"

Fail 11 May 2011 93,147 miles

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"

Pass 18 May 2010 93,085 miles

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.

Pass 27 May 2009 93,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,935 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 92,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 92,719 miles

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.

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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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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NNH 550H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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