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EAR 400F

1968 Lotus Elan +2

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,380 mi
Last recorded68,380 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAR 400F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,380 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,536 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 66,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,596 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,876 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,796 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,847 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,483 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,284 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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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EAR 400F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1968 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 42,982 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 EAR 400F, 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 58 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 EAR 400F?

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What year was EAR 400F registered?

EAR 400F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 June 1968.

Is EAR 400F safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAR 400F shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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