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UAE 901G

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,593 mi
Last recorded48,593 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAE 901G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,593 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 48,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,593 miles

rear driveshaft rubber joints broken (all joints on both sides

rear suspension/chassis alignment incorrect

Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,592 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear drive shaft rubber joints broken (all joints on both sides)

rear suspension alignment is incorrect

Pass 14 May 2008 48,373 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 48,369 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 48,052 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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UAE 901G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UAE 901G, 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 UAE 901G registered?

UAE 901G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 27 November 1968.

Is UAE 901G safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAE 901G shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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