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RGM 107H

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,022 mi
Last recorded9,022 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGM 107H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 9,022 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 8,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 8,069 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 7,410 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 7,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 6,790 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 6,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RGM 107H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RGM 107H, 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 RGM 107H registered?

RGM 107H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 May 1970.

Is RGM 107H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGM 107H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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