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SAR 360J

1970 Lotus Elan +2

Silver Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,349 mi
Last recorded21,349 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan +219,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAR 360J
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 21,349 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 19,869 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,903 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 18,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 18,878 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp raising mechanism fault (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2015 17,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 17,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 17,355 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 8,022 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 7,881 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 4,292 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 1,682 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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SAR 360J is a 1970 Lotus Elan +2 in Silver with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 19,794 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 SAR 360J, 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 56 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 SAR 360J registered?

SAR 360J is a 1970 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 21 August 1970.

Is SAR 360J safe to buy?

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