MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Oil leak
rear drive shaft inner universal joints are starting to perrish.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers seat slightly insecure
slight play in n/s/f steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drivers seat slightly insecure
slight play n/s/f steering rack
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?
Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VMC 432G is a 1978 Lotus Elan +2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 VMC 432G, 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 48 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 VMC 432G?
You can check the full history of VMC 432G by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VMC 432G registered?
VMC 432G is a 1978 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 May 1978.
Is VMC 432G safe to buy?
The MOT history for VMC 432G shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VMC 432G have outstanding finance?
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