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Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play on limit (2.1.5)
wipers on limit of operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view
Steering column universal joint has slight play both lower (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit (2.2.A.1b)
Slight play in both lower steering column UJ's
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?
Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MHZ 40 is a 1980 Lotus Elan +2 in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MHZ 40, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of MHZ 40?
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What year was MHZ 40 registered?
MHZ 40 is a 1980 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 28 October 1980.
Is MHZ 40 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MHZ 40 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MHZ 40 have outstanding finance?
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