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SNK 370J

1970 Lotus Elan +2

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,418 mi
Last recorded16,418 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan +219,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNK 370J
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2017 16,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,019 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,745 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 12,909 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,411 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,248 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2010 7,941 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 6,005 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 5,218 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 3,488 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 2,586 miles

front washers poor

handbrake travel long and near to stop

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
Stop lamp not working 32
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SNK 370J is a 1970 Lotus Elan +2 in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 19,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan +2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SNK 370J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan +2 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SNK 370J?

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What year was SNK 370J registered?

SNK 370J is a 1970 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is SNK 370J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNK 370J shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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