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WAD 559J

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,693 mi
Last recorded52,693 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAD 559J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2024 52,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,424 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,507 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,812 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,092 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,866 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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WAD 559J 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 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 WAD 559J, 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 WAD 559J registered?

WAD 559J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 October 1970.

Is WAD 559J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAD 559J shows 10 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 WAD 559J have outstanding finance?

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