MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted
slight play from n/s/f rack end
Oil leak
Oil leak
advise n/s/front headlight image
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
advise n/s/front headlight image
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XRP 2J is a 1970 Lotus Elan +2 in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XRP 2J, 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 XRP 2J registered?
XRP 2J is a 1970 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 13 November 1970.
Is XRP 2J safe to buy?
The MOT history for XRP 2J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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