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VWW 965F

1968 Lotus Elan +2

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,077 mi
Last recorded58,077 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWW 965F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,778 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,241 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,133 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,633 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 49,740 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,740 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,722 miles

Oil leak

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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VWW 965F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VWW 965F, 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

How do I check the history of VWW 965F?

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What year was VWW 965F registered?

VWW 965F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 July 1968.

Is VWW 965F safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWW 965F 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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