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SRR 258F

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,963 mi
Last recorded56,963 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 258F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 56,963 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 56,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,934 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,773 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake cable fouling on starter motor

lower radiator hose fouling on steering shaft

Fail 7 Aug 2017 55,750 miles

Electrical wiring insecure fouling on steering shaft (1.9.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake cable fouling on starter motor

lower radiator hose fouling on steering shaft

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,482 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 55,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 54,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 54,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 53,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 51,132 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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SRR 258F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SRR 258F, 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 SRR 258F registered?

SRR 258F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 January 1968.

Is SRR 258F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRR 258F shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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