MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
o/s steering rack rubber mounting showing signs of wear
slight play in o/s steering rack joint
slight play in o/s/f lower trunnion
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
o/s steering rack rubber mounting showing signs of wear
slight play in o/s steering rack joint
slight play in o/s/f lower trunnion
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ULJ 115J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ULJ 115J, 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 ULJ 115J registered?
ULJ 115J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1970.
Is ULJ 115J safe to buy?
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