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VRY 526H

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,352 mi
Last recorded94,352 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRY 526H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,882 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 94,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,319 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 94,242 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,988 miles

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

advice on further look at hand brake o/s and n/s/r and slight hand brake travel

Pass 17 Jul 2011 93,623 miles

advice on slight hand brake traveland slight lift at steering o/s/

Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,579 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play at n/s/f steering arm

Fail 22 Mar 2010 93,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

slight play at n/s/f steering arm

Pass 27 Mar 2009 93,465 miles

slight play at n/s/f of steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2007 93,416 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 93,135 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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VRY 526H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRY 526H, 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 VRY 526H registered?

VRY 526H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 June 1970.

Is VRY 526H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRY 526H shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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