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XMF 99G

1981 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,368 mi
Last recorded62,368 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMF 99G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 62,368 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,203 miles

Fluid leak from both sides front hubs.

Offside Rear Inner Drive Shaft Coupling Split

Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fluid leak from both sides front hubs.

Offside Rear Inner Drive Shaft Coupling Split

Pass 4 Jul 2007 61,625 miles

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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XMF 99G is a 1981 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMF 99G, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XMF 99G registered?

XMF 99G is a 1981 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is XMF 99G safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMF 99G shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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