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BPO 42G

1969 Lotus Elan +2

Silver Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,894 mi
Last recorded6,894 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1969 Lotus Elan +239,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 42G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1969
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 6,894 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 4,589 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 4,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 4,349 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 930 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 900 miles

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

parking brake lever travel long

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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BPO 42G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2 in Silver with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1969 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 39,638 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 BPO 42G, 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 57 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 BPO 42G registered?

BPO 42G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 6 February 1969.

Is BPO 42G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 42G shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPO 42G have outstanding finance?

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