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RPW 854M

1974 Lotus Elan +2

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,228 mi
Last recorded67,228 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPW 854M
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,092 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,251 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,292 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear discs slightly pitted

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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RPW 854M is a 1974 Lotus Elan +2 in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RPW 854M, 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 52 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 RPW 854M registered?

RPW 854M is a 1974 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 6 May 1974.

Is RPW 854M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPW 854M shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPW 854M have outstanding finance?

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