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RTV 384G

1969 Lotus Elan +2

Maroon Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,034 mi
Last recorded23,034 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1969 Lotus Elan +239,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTV 384G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1969
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,129 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone bush deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2014 22,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f lower wishbone bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,949 miles

offside front lower wishbone bush deteriorated

oil leaks under car

rear spring seats on shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,852 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,533 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,639 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,479 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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RTV 384G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2 in Maroon with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RTV 384G, 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 RTV 384G registered?

RTV 384G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 2 May 1969.

Is RTV 384G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTV 384G shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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