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LEB 161G

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,940 mi
Last recorded1,940 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEB 161G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 1,940 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 1,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2006 1,541 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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LEB 161G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LEB 161G, 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 LEB 161G?

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What year was LEB 161G registered?

LEB 161G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 19 November 1968.

Is LEB 161G safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEB 161G shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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