MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,173 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front brake pipe close to ault
front ot rear brake pipe close to exhaust
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake pipe close to ault
front ot rear brake pipe close to exhaust
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipe runs close to ault.
front to rear brake pipe close to exhaust
hand brake cable loose
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipe runs close to ault.
front to rear brake pipe close to exhaust
hand brake cable loose
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?
Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DGC 8H is a 1970 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1970 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 19,794 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DGC 8H, 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 56 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 DGC 8H?
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What year was DGC 8H registered?
DGC 8H is a 1970 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 14 April 1970.
Is DGC 8H safe to buy?
The MOT history for DGC 8H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DGC 8H have outstanding finance?
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