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OGS 46H

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,379 mi
Last recorded56,379 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGS 46H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,305 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,004 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,281 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,247 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,341 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,561 miles

tyres approaching minimum legal tread limit [1.6mm] 2mm only remaining ADVISE replacement A.S.A.P

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,415 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 26,361 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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OGS 46H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OGS 46H, 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 OGS 46H registered?

OGS 46H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 May 1970.

Is OGS 46H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGS 46H shows 12 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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