1970 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · 50 PEH
1970 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1970. Recorded mileage 20,075 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1970
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1970
- Engine
- 1558cc
50 PEH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 20,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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50 PEH Mileage History
- 04/04/202319,603 mi
- 13/04/202319,603 mi
- 02/04/202520,075 mi+472 mi
Average of roughly 237 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
50 PEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Lotus Elan (50 PEH) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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