MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower part of backbone (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?
Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HNH 161F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HNH 161F, 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 HNH 161F registered?
HNH 161F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 4 January 1968.
Is HNH 161F safe to buy?
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