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OSS 11G

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,215 mi
Last recorded17,215 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSS 11G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2017 17,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,495 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 16,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 15,344 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,165 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 11,377 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,340 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 9,795 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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OSS 11G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OSS 11G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OSS 11G?

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What year was OSS 11G registered?

OSS 11G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 13 November 1968.

Is OSS 11G safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSS 11G shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OSS 11G have outstanding finance?

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