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XPJ 150G

1969 Lotus Elan +2

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

77,440 mi
Last recorded77,440 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1969 Lotus Elan +239,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPJ 150G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1969
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 77,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 76,648 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 76,638 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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XPJ 150G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2 in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1969 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 39,638 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 XPJ 150G, 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 57 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 XPJ 150G registered?

XPJ 150G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 May 1969.

Is XPJ 150G safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPJ 150G shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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