MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front tyres slightly out of shape?
steering column lower coupling max permissible movement
Oil leak
front upper shock mounts slightly worn
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/f shockabsorber close to body
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside drivershaft rubber doughnuts split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside drivershaft rubber doughnuts split
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear drive shaft rubber couplings cracking
rear drive shaft rubber couplings cracking
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XLG 5J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 XLG 5J, 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 XLG 5J registered?
XLG 5J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 May 1970.
Is XLG 5J safe to buy?
The MOT history for XLG 5J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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