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MYX 768L

1973 Lotus Elan +2

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,818 mi
Last recorded85,818 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan +238,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYX 768L
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 85,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 84,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 84,220 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 84,220 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine and gear box ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,751 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,031 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,744 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,509 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,387 miles

Slight free play in front wheel bearings, not deamed excessive and not noisy

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Slight free play in front wheel bearings, not deamed excessive and not noisy

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MYX 768L is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYX 768L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MYX 768L registered?

MYX 768L is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is MYX 768L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYX 768L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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