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OBV 424H

1969 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,072 mi
Last recorded21,072 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1969 Lotus Elan +239,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 424H
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 21,072 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 20,754 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 20,410 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 20,410 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 20,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 19,688 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,367 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner driveshaft rubber coupling split

offside rear outer driveshaft rubber coupling split

Pass 19 Apr 2012 19,035 miles

nearside front lower trunion has wear

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,647 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 18,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 18,147 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch slave cylinder weeping b/fluid

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 16,748 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 16,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,461 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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OBV 424H is a 1969 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 80%.

Across all 1969 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 39,638 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 OBV 424H, 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 57 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 OBV 424H registered?

OBV 424H is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 13 October 1969.

Is OBV 424H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBV 424H shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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