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PCE 150J

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,061 mi
Last recorded93,061 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCE 150J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,061 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,030 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,010 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 92,929 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 92,913 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 92,895 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,784 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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PCE 150J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PCE 150J, 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 PCE 150J registered?

PCE 150J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is PCE 150J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCE 150J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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