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WLD 33

1967 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,256 mi
Last recorded85,256 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1967 Lotus Elan +232,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLD 33
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,256 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,852 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,345 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 76,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 74,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 72,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 71,340 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,910 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,833 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 62,348 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,739 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,030 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,485 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 57,882 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 57,858 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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WLD 33 is a 1967 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1967 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 32,758 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 WLD 33, 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 59 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 WLD 33?

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What year was WLD 33 registered?

WLD 33 is a 1967 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 22 December 1967.

Is WLD 33 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLD 33 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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