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OBF 566J

1970 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,178 mi
Last recorded31,178 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBF 566J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 31,146 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,929 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 30,929 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged flexible joints split inner and outer (2.4.G.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged flexible joints split inner and outer (2.4.G.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 30,526 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 30,283 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 30,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,859 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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OBF 566J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OBF 566J, 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 OBF 566J registered?

OBF 566J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 September 1970.

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The MOT history for OBF 566J shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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