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FIJ 5393

1974 Lotus Elan +2

Purple Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,125 mi
Last recorded20,125 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIJ 5393
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 20,125 miles

slight play at offside lower trunnion: - recommend attention.

Fail 26 May 2017 20,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play at offside lower trunnion: - recommend attention.

Pass 3 Apr 2015 20,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 20,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 20,109 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 20,109 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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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FIJ 5393 is a 1974 Lotus Elan +2 in Purple with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FIJ 5393, 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 52 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 FIJ 5393 registered?

FIJ 5393 is a 1974 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is FIJ 5393 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIJ 5393 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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