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WBC 656J

1970 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,558 mi
Last recorded10,558 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBC 656J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2017 10,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 10,281 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 10,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 8,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 6,314 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 4,347 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 3,495 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 2,572 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 603 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 99,335 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006

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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WBC 656J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WBC 656J, 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 WBC 656J?

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What year was WBC 656J registered?

WBC 656J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 August 1970.

Is WBC 656J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBC 656J shows 12 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 WBC 656J have outstanding finance?

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