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OFL 267J

2008 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,062 mi
Last recorded37,062 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 267J
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 37,062 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 36,554 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2022 35,581 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,577 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 34,360 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,975 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,045 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 19,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 19,497 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 18,764 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,997 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 17,997 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play steering uj

Pass 8 May 2012 10,488 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 10,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 4,017 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 4,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 97,217 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 97,217 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 87,322 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 74,667 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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OFL 267J is a 2008 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OFL 267J, 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 18 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OFL 267J registered?

OFL 267J is a 2008 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is OFL 267J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFL 267J shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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