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SCA 384H

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,433 mi
Last recorded6,433 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCA 384H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 6,433 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 5,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 4,433 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 3,937 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 3,126 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 2,138 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid resevoir cap insecure

Pass 18 May 2012 999 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid resevoir cap insecure

Fail 18 May 2012 999 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid resevoir cap insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2011 338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 99,476 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 99,476 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

clutch fluid pipe very close to the main feed wire on starter motor

Pass 1 May 2009 98,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 97,256 miles

offside outer rear driveshaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2007 96,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 95,515 miles

n/s + o/s rear drive couplings starting to crack

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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SCA 384H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SCA 384H, 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 SCA 384H registered?

SCA 384H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 April 1970.

Is SCA 384H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCA 384H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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