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WHX 294G

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,362 mi
Last recorded1,362 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHX 294G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 1,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 1,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join with rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 1,344 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 539 miles

Front windscreen - signs of de-laminating

Pass 16 Jun 2015 14 miles

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

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

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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WHX 294G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WHX 294G, 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 WHX 294G registered?

WHX 294G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 6 September 1968.

Is WHX 294G safe to buy?

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