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XLW 146G

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,596 mi
Last recorded23,596 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLW 146G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Aug 2011 23,593 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,527 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

windscreen has scratch damage.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,493 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

windscreen scratched.

Pass 8 Jul 2008

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

windscreen scratched.

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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XLW 146G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLW 146G, 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 XLW 146G registered?

XLW 146G is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 20 November 1968.

Is XLW 146G safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLW 146G shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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