MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak oil filter area ()
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VTY 777J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue 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 VTY 777J, 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 VTY 777J registered?
VTY 777J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1970.
Is VTY 777J safe to buy?
The MOT history for VTY 777J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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