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GSY 535F

1984 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,392 mi
Last recorded14,392 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSY 535F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2018 14,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,392 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,392 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 14,392 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

signs of a fuel leak at pump

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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GSY 535F is a 1984 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GSY 535F, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GSY 535F registered?

GSY 535F is a 1984 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is GSY 535F safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSY 535F shows 4 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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