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RHJ 422G

1969 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1969 Lotus Elan +239,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHJ 422G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,574 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2007 78,345 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 78,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,018 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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RHJ 422G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RHJ 422G, 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 RHJ 422G registered?

RHJ 422G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 9 January 1969.

Is RHJ 422G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHJ 422G shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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