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OSA 550H

1970 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

3,592 mi
Last recorded3,592 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSA 550H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 3,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 3,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 3,577 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 3,573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 3,506 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 2,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 2,702 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 2,169 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 1,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 1,727 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 1,295 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 884 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 571 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,121 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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OSA 550H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 OSA 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSA 550H registered?

OSA 550H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 March 1970.

Is OSA 550H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSA 550H shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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