1970 Lotus Elan S4 1.6L Petrol · SBA 501H
1970 Lotus Elan S4 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1970. Recorded mileage 52,606 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN S4
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,606 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
SBA 501H Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 52,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SBA 501H Mileage History
- 30/08/200541,494 mi
- 04/10/200741,532 mi+38 mi
- 24/06/200941,577 mi+45 mi
- 10/07/201041,597 mi+20 mi
- 11/08/201141,600 mi+3 mi
- 31/10/201241,602 mi+2 mi
- 22/03/201441,692 mi+90 mi
- 22/03/201441,692 mi
- 08/05/201541,714 mi+22 mi
- 27/10/201641,724 mi+10 mi
- 25/10/201743,103 mi+1,379 mi
- 25/10/201845,351 mi+2,248 mi
- 18/10/201946,803 mi+1,452 mi
- 04/11/202047,740 mi+937 mi
- 25/05/202148,058 mi+318 mi
- 31/05/202249,659 mi+1,601 mi
- 14/04/202350,148 mi+489 mi
- 01/07/202451,939 mi+1,791 mi
- 12/03/202552,606 mi+667 mi
Average of roughly 569 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
SBA 501H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Lotus Elan S4 (SBA 501H) between August 2005 and March 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 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 (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.