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POT 7G

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,211 mi
Last recorded84,211 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOT 7G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 84,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 83,542 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

horn inoperative (1973)

Pass 2 Jul 2024 81,598 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 80,696 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,088 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,258 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 78,764 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,769 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,856 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,296 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,612 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,090 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,466 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,799 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,464 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,094 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,929 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,027 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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POT 7G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 POT 7G, 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

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What year was POT 7G registered?

POT 7G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 December 1968.

Is POT 7G safe to buy?

The MOT history for POT 7G shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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