MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed.
Nearside number plate light dim.
Nearside rear light lens cracked.
Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low.
Oil leak from engine.
Slight blow from front exhaust joint.
Stone damage to windscreen.
Nearside headlamp aim slightly low
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
knocking from s/rack
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?
Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELB 454J is a 1971 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
Across all 1971 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 24,162 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 ELB 454J, 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 55 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 ELB 454J?
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What year was ELB 454J registered?
ELB 454J is a 1971 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 2 April 1971.
Is ELB 454J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELB 454J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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