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UTY 21H

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTY 21H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 84,000 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 84,000 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 83,454 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 83,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,923 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter requires tightening.

o/s headlamp aim slightly low.

wash jets require attention

wipers slightly slow.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 76,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,466 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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UTY 21H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTY 21H, 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 UTY 21H registered?

UTY 21H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is UTY 21H safe to buy?

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