MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,033 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
all brake hoses (flexy) advise replacement
discs front poor condition
front seat belts poor condition
front tyres age related cracking
rear discs poor condituon
all tyres slightly perished
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all tyres slightly perished
rear disks slightly rusted .. vehicle has been standing for long period without use
Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?
Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JDC 178F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 JDC 178F, 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 JDC 178F registered?
JDC 178F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 27 March 1968.
Is JDC 178F safe to buy?
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