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HNM 414F

1980 Lotus Elan +2

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,087 mi
Last recorded63,087 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNM 414F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,087 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,909 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,740 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak slight ()

coolant leak offside of engine

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,018 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 61,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,866 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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HNM 414F is a 1980 Lotus Elan +2 in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HNM 414F, 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.

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What year was HNM 414F registered?

HNM 414F is a 1980 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is HNM 414F safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNM 414F 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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