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TWB 43F

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,125 mi
Last recorded35,125 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWB 43F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 35,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,111 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 35,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,833 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,707 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 34,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,490 miles

rear offside driveshaft outer coupling cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2013 34,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear offside driveshaft outer coupling cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,070 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 34,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front offside lower suspension joint has play

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,394 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,770 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,407 miles

steering column lower coupling has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,074 miles

handbrake pads wearing low

offside lower steering swivel has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,683 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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TWB 43F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Yellow with a 1,558cc 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 TWB 43F, 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 TWB 43F registered?

TWB 43F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 3 January 1968.

Is TWB 43F safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWB 43F 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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