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GTB 142K

1971 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,833 mi
Last recorded18,833 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan +224,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTB 142K
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 18,833 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,595 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 18,595 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 17,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,824 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 14,539 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 13,074 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner bush N/S

Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,114 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,369 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,946 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 6,080 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 4,841 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 3,894 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 3,894 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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GTB 142K is a 1971 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GTB 142K, 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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What year was GTB 142K registered?

GTB 142K is a 1971 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 16 August 1971.

Is GTB 142K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTB 142K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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