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KMR 651F

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,669 mi
Last recorded32,669 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMR 651F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 32,669 miles

o/s rack boot

Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,251 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,857 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,116 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,562 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,278 miles

advise rear rotoflex donuts have started to split and perish advise rteplacement

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,206 miles

both rear drive shaft couplings have separation advise replace

steering rubbing on bottom hose

Fail 29 Mar 2012 29,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear drive shaft couplings have separation advise replace

steering rubbing on bottom hose

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,942 miles

advise clutch pedal lazey in operation

advise minor damage to nsf wheel arch

Fail 20 Apr 2011 28,942 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,503 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,620 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,607 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 27,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise clutch requires attention

advise os electric window inoperative

advise replacement of rear rotorflex rubber couplings

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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KMR 651F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KMR 651F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KMR 651F?

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What year was KMR 651F registered?

KMR 651F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 25 January 1968.

Is KMR 651F safe to buy?

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