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POF 44G

1969 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,912 mi
Last recorded89,912 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1969 Lotus Elan +239,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOF 44G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,412 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 87,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear drive shaft rubber couplings starting to split

Pass 18 Apr 2013 86,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 86,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,714 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 86,714 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,443 miles

all tyres perished -no cords exposed

slight play in nearside front upper swivel joint

slight play in steering rack

slight play to floor pans -not in pescribed areas

Fail 10 Aug 2011 86,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres perished -no cords exposed

slight damage to floor pans -not in pescribed areas

slight play in nearside front upper swivel joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2010 86,081 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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POF 44G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1969 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 39,638 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 POF 44G, 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 57 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 POF 44G registered?

POF 44G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 February 1969.

Is POF 44G safe to buy?

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