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CJH 71F

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,560 mi
Last recorded1,560 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJH 71F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 1,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 1,082 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 581 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 99,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 99,762 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 99,429 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 98,699 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 97,593 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 96,872 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 95,977 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 88,968 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,939 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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CJH 71F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CJH 71F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CJH 71F?

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What year was CJH 71F registered?

CJH 71F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 26 February 1968.

Is CJH 71F safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJH 71F shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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