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MTO 120F

1967 Lotus Elan +2

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,498 mi
Last recorded59,498 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1967 Lotus Elan +232,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTO 120F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1967
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 58,677 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 58,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear cv boot insecure

offside driveshaft bolt insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,329 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 57,329 miles

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

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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MTO 120F is a 1967 Lotus Elan +2 in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MTO 120F, 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.

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What year was MTO 120F registered?

MTO 120F is a 1967 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 27 November 1967.

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The MOT history for MTO 120F shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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