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OPW 110F

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,947 mi
Last recorded18,947 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPW 110F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 18,947 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn near to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 18,945 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed Steering column shaft chaffing on brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Wiring harness rubbing on steering shaft (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Main starter battery cable rubbing on steering column shaft (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn near to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 18,198 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 17,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 15,560 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,973 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 11,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 10,914 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 10,010 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 6,659 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 2 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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OPW 110F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OPW 110F, 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

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What year was OPW 110F registered?

OPW 110F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 February 1968.

Is OPW 110F safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPW 110F shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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