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CAM 687L

1973 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,424 mi
Last recorded17,424 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan +238,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAM 687L
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 17,424 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 16,893 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 16,754 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 16,737 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 16,438 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 16,006 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 14,411 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,677 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 11,412 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 10,365 miles

fuel pipes under car small cracks in outer rubber NOT LEAKING

fuel smell in boot /tank area

Fail 11 Apr 2016 10,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipes under car small cracks in outer rubber NOT LEAKING

fuel smell in boot /tank area

Pass 18 May 2015 8,939 miles

Small cracks in outer rubber on fuel pipe N/S/R by suspention (not rubbing)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 7,424 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fuel pipes starting to crack on outer rubber of hose around N/S/R Suspention area

Pass 14 May 2013 5,980 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 5,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 4,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 3,110 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 1,210 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 894 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 52 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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CAM 687L is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CAM 687L, 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

How do I check the history of CAM 687L?

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What year was CAM 687L registered?

CAM 687L is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is CAM 687L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAM 687L shows 21 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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