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MGJ 186L

1973 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,730 mi
Last recorded9,730 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan +238,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 186L
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,730 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

tyres osr7mm osf7mm nsr7mm nsf6mm

Pass 22 Oct 2014 9,215 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 9,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MGJ 186L is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 38,246 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 MGJ 186L, 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 53 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 MGJ 186L registered?

MGJ 186L is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is MGJ 186L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGJ 186L 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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