MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,815 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?
Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.
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XFU 162J is a 1971 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1971 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 24,162 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 XFU 162J, 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 55 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 XFU 162J registered?
XFU 162J is a 1971 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 19 February 1971.
Is XFU 162J safe to buy?
The MOT history for XFU 162J 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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