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1968 Lotus Elan +2 1.6L Petrol · CJH 71F

CJH 71F

1968 Lotus Elan +2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 1968. Recorded mileage 1,560 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.

Make & Model
LOTUS ELAN +2
Year / Origin
1968 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
1,560 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1968
Engine
1558cc
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CJH 71F Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
  • 1,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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CJH 71F MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 15:51
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1968 Lotus Elan +2 (CJH 71F) between April 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

CJH 71F Mileage History

  1. 18/04/202399,957 mi
  2. 18/04/2024581 mi-99,376 mi
  3. 16/05/20251,082 mi+501 mi
  4. 23/05/20261,560 mi+478 mi

Average of roughly -31,783 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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