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AGX 242G

1978 Lotus Elan +2

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,976 mi
Last recorded72,976 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGX 242G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play advise replacement (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 72,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play advise replacement (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 72,907 miles

off side front headlamp lower output than near side attention advised

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2015 72,573 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,028 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 69,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 67,873 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 66,862 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 62,430 miles

front & rear brake discs rusty.

hand brake low effort, advise attention.

Fail 27 Apr 2007 58,210 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,712 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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AGX 242G is a 1978 Lotus Elan +2 in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AGX 242G, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AGX 242G registered?

AGX 242G is a 1978 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is AGX 242G safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGX 242G shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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