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WWJ 332G

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,019 mi
Last recorded16,019 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWJ 332G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2018 16,019 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks

Perishing and some separation to suspension bushes but no excessive movement

Signs of previous fault with tyre fouling body inner arch

Some play to the wheel bearings

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Only just acceptable (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 15,873 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering column

front/rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2016 15,661 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering column

Fail 3 May 2016 15,661 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside/nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) not working offside/nearside (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

slight play in steering column

Pass 15 May 2015 14,949 miles

front/rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 May 2015 14,949 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front/rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2013 14,852 miles

engine oil leak

slight play to the nsr wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside and offside headlamp aim low

Fail 6 Jun 2012 14,683 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside and offside headlamp aim low

Pass 7 Aug 2010 14,493 miles

handbrake travel long

horn getting weak

offside front headlamp on low limit

slight play to the nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play to the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 14,354 miles

handbrake travel long

horn getting week

offside front headlamp on low limit

slight play to the nearside rear bearing

slight play to the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,734 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

off side inner rack bush has slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2007 13,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,663 miles

parking brake performance near to limits

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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WWJ 332G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WWJ 332G, 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 WWJ 332G registered?

WWJ 332G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 6 September 1968.

Is WWJ 332G safe to buy?

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