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TAH 513G

1969 Lotus Elan +2

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,281 mi
Last recorded27,281 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2006
Typical for 1969 Lotus Elan +239,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAH 513G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1969
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,281 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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TAH 513G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2 in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAH 513G, 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 TAH 513G registered?

TAH 513G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 21 February 1969.

Is TAH 513G safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAH 513G shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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