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VMC 432G

1978 Lotus Elan +2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,008 mi
Last recorded64,008 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMC 432G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,008 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,968 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,740 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 63,651 miles

rear drive shaft inner universal joints are starting to perrish.

Pass 19 May 2007 63,619 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2007 63,616 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 63,593 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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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.

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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.

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