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HLG 55G

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,840 mi
Last recorded73,840 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLG 55G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,361 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 73,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,154 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,717 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 72,717 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from rear axle onto exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,832 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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HLG 55G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HLG 55G, 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 HLG 55G registered?

HLG 55G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 11 November 1968.

Is HLG 55G safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLG 55G shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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