MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,604 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight wear in steering column lower universal joint
some play in steering rack inner ends(on both sides)
two small exhaust leaks
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
both lower swivel joints on front suspension getting worn
rotorflex couplings getting perished
slight oil leak nearside rear inner drive shaft
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OMB 88H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 OMB 88H, 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 OMB 88H registered?
OMB 88H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 January 1970.
Is OMB 88H safe to buy?
The MOT history for OMB 88H shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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