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VOP 822J

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,237 mi
Last recorded56,237 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOP 822J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2025 56,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 55,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,636 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,924 miles

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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VOP 822J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VOP 822J, 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

How do I check the history of VOP 822J?

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What year was VOP 822J registered?

VOP 822J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 August 1970.

Is VOP 822J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOP 822J shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VOP 822J have outstanding finance?

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