MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
advice smell of petrol but can not see a leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure Does not lock Down as designed (6.2.A.1)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end loose Lock nut (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passenger's seat insecure Does not lock Down as designed (6.2.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower trunnion (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?
Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LNF 169G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1968 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 42,982 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 LNF 169G, 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 58 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 LNF 169G registered?
LNF 169G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 7 November 1968.
Is LNF 169G safe to buy?
The MOT history for LNF 169G shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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