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PCL 344J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,419 mi
Last recorded34,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCL 344J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,419 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 32,821 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 31,406 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,874 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,720 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 28,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,043 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,093 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,348 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,383 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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PCL 344J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PCL 344J, 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 PCL 344J registered?

PCL 344J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 October 1970.

Is PCL 344J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCL 344J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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