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MSS 770F

1967 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,777 mi
Last recorded7,777 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1967 Lotus Elan +232,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSS 770F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 7,777 miles

Oil leak engine oil ()

Fail 24 May 2017 7,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 7,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 7,443 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,224 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 6,619 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 6,619 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 6,346 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 6,175 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 6,174 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 5,988 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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MSS 770F is a 1967 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1967 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 32,758 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 MSS 770F, 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 59 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MSS 770F registered?

MSS 770F is a 1967 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 10 October 1967.

Is MSS 770F safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSS 770F shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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