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KXF 459J

1970 Lotus Elan +2

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,147 mi
Last recorded53,147 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan +219,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXF 459J
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,147 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,161 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 47,381 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 47,361 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,897 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 44,897 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 43,350 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 43,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 40,959 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 40,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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KXF 459J is a 1970 Lotus Elan +2 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KXF 459J, 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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What year was KXF 459J registered?

KXF 459J is a 1970 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 7 August 1970.

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