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61 FAB

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,602 mi
Last recorded8,602 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 FAB
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2014 8,602 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,397 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 7,248 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
Stop lamp not working 32
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61 FAB is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 42,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan +2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 61 FAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan +2 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 61 FAB?

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What year was 61 FAB registered?

61 FAB is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 15 November 1968.

Is 61 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 61 FAB shows 3 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 61 FAB have outstanding finance?

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