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WVF 333H

1970 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,445 mi
Last recorded8,445 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVF 333H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 8,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 7,538 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 7,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 6,646 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 6,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 5,222 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 4,929 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 4,184 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 2,992 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 2,091 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 2,011 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 1,432 miles

slight free play detected in nearside steering rack track control arm

Pass 20 Jul 2012 1,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 857 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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WVF 333H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WVF 333H, 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 WVF 333H?

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What year was WVF 333H registered?

WVF 333H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is WVF 333H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVF 333H shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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