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VGN 109M

1973 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,843 mi
Last recorded28,843 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan +238,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGN 109M
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 28,843 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 28,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 27,643 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 26,986 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 26,804 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,844 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 25,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 24,908 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 24,174 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 23,420 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 May 2015 22,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,700 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,011 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 13,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,574 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 11,057 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,275 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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VGN 109M is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 38,246 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 VGN 109M, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VGN 109M?

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What year was VGN 109M registered?

VGN 109M is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is VGN 109M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGN 109M shows 19 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 VGN 109M have outstanding finance?

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