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OHU 2F

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,605 mi
Last recorded90,605 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHU 2F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 90,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,638 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,899 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 98,899 miles

Front Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,404 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,373 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,565 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 86,565 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2010 85,574 miles

n/s steering rack end has slight up and down freeplay

Fail 18 May 2010 85,564 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

n/s steering rack end has slight up and down freeplay

Pass 21 May 2009 85,044 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front subframe, offside slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 84,600 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 May 2008 84,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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OHU 2F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1968 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 42,982 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 OHU 2F, 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 58 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OHU 2F?

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What year was OHU 2F registered?

OHU 2F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 18 March 1968.

Is OHU 2F safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHU 2F shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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