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WGT 3G

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,938 mi
Last recorded19,938 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 3G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,938 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,253 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 19,252 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,408 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 17,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,294 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,638 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,291 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,449 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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WGT 3G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WGT 3G, 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.

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What year was WGT 3G registered?

WGT 3G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 6 September 1968.

Is WGT 3G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGT 3G shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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