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CMJ 720L

1972 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan +280,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMJ 720L
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,184 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 84,090 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,962 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 83,925 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,799 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,477 miles

slight drag at front wheels

Pass 2 Nov 2011 83,382 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,261 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 82,599 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 81,383 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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CMJ 720L is a 1972 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 80,770 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 CMJ 720L, 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 54 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 CMJ 720L registered?

CMJ 720L is a 1972 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is CMJ 720L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMJ 720L shows 11 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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