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RBL 93F

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,320 mi
Last recorded24,320 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBL 93F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 24,320 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 24,112 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 23,803 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2014 22,927 miles
Fail 20 May 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 22,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 21,168 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 19,767 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 18,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,706 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 18,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,295 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,245 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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RBL 93F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RBL 93F, 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 RBL 93F registered?

RBL 93F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 13 May 1968.

Is RBL 93F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBL 93F shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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