MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Rear diff stay bracket bushes slightly perished x2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Upper and lower front suspension shock absorber bushes perished, but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Engine bay, x1 (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Lower Rear diff stay bracket bushes slightly perished x2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Upper and lower front suspension shock absorber bushes perished, but not resulting in excessive movement
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f steering ram has slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f steering ram slightly worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pedel pivot shaft slightly worne.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen wipers slow but adiquate.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedel pivot shaft slightly worne.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen wipers slow but adiquate.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?
Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PKC 997F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 PKC 997F, 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 PKC 997F registered?
PKC 997F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 10 June 1968.
Is PKC 997F safe to buy?
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