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AJW 560M

1973 Lotus Elan +2

Brown Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,390 mi
Last recorded87,390 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan +238,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 560M
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,390 miles

emissions tested visually

Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,942 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 86,837 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,264 miles

both rear brake pads worn close to limit

brake discs all round corrosion

coil springs all round corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,045 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 82,733 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 79,108 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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AJW 560M is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2 in Brown with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 38,246 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 AJW 560M, 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 53 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 AJW 560M registered?

AJW 560M is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 16 November 1973.

Is AJW 560M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJW 560M shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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