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KNE 588F

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,711 mi
Last recorded49,711 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNE 588F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,711 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,377 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 47,918 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,158 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,838 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,433 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,076 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 45,664 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 45,410 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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KNE 588F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KNE 588F, 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 KNE 588F?

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What year was KNE 588F registered?

KNE 588F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 9 May 1968.

Is KNE 588F safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNE 588F shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KNE 588F have outstanding finance?

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