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BWE 850M

1974 Lotus Elan +2

Brown Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,182 mi
Last recorded24,182 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWE 850M
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 24,182 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 22,866 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 22,303 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 22,097 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 21,512 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All four perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 20,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 19,725 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 19,724 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 19,339 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 18,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 17,904 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 17,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 16,798 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 15,823 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,462 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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BWE 850M is a 1974 Lotus Elan +2 in Brown with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BWE 850M, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BWE 850M?

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What year was BWE 850M registered?

BWE 850M is a 1974 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 7 June 1974.

Is BWE 850M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWE 850M shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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