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FPP 82G

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,075 mi
Last recorded14,075 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPP 82G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 14,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 13,729 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 13,729 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 13,144 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 12,768 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 12,490 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 12,275 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 11,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,895 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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FPP 82G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FPP 82G, 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.

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What year was FPP 82G registered?

FPP 82G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 16 October 1968.

Is FPP 82G safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPP 82G shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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