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UDD 765H

1970 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,658 mi
Last recorded57,658 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan +219,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDD 765H
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,658 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 57,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 55,470 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,143 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 55,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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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UDD 765H is a 1970 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UDD 765H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UDD 765H registered?

UDD 765H is a 1970 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 3 April 1970.

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The MOT history for UDD 765H shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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