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MHZ 40

1980 Lotus Elan +2

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,001 mi
Last recorded91,001 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 40
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,001 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 90,917 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,638 miles

Slight play in both lower steering column UJ's

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,968 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,270 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 18,270 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,229 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2006 17,225 miles

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.

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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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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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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