MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
windscreen has scratch damage.
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
windscreen scratched.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of XLW 146G?
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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.
Does XLW 146G have outstanding finance?
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