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ETE 236F

1980 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,194 mi
Last recorded72,194 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETE 236F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 72,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 71,194 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 71,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,193 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,192 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 71,198 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 21 Mar 2015 71,192 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,192 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,890 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,994 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,000 miles

brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2010 67,000 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake discs corroded slightly

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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ETE 236F is a 1980 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ETE 236F, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ETE 236F registered?

ETE 236F is a 1980 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 5 November 1980.

Is ETE 236F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETE 236F shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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