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engine oil leak
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
advice smell of petrol but can not find leak
registration characters affixed directly to front grill,after consultation with VOSA a pass/advise course has been followed.
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
advise front registration plate will probably fail new regulations coming into force presently.
parking brake only just meets minimum effort requirements, but new components fitted and not yet bedded in.
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?
Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XBL 637E is a 1974 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 XBL 637E, 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 52 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 XBL 637E?
You can check the full history of XBL 637E by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was XBL 637E registered?
XBL 637E is a 1974 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 May 1974.
Is XBL 637E safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBL 637E shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XBL 637E have outstanding finance?
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