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lens over rear number plate

Postby RatHead » Wed 28.09.2005, 13:17

Ive noticed that a few Elans have a lens over the rear number plate like the ones on the rears lights. Was this a standard part feature?
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Postby Sy V » Wed 28.09.2005, 14:08

Standard up until VIN # 8264 (June '91ish). Thereafter a revised plinth minus the perspex.

Service Bulletin ~ 1991/19 refers.
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Postby RatHead » Wed 28.09.2005, 23:21

cheers - i was wondering if mine was missing it having just bought an elan - but that explains why it hasnt got this.
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Postby Gary » Thu 29.09.2005, 06:54

I believe the boys in blue complained about them so they were removed. Not sure if it is certain, but obviously makes it hard for speed cameras to get the reg...
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Postby Paul.P » Thu 29.09.2005, 08:06

Gary wrote: Not sure if it is certain, but obviously makes it hard for speed cameras to get the reg...

Well thats a shame isn't it ?
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