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TAR 372

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,138 mi
Last recorded32,138 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 372
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2023 32,138 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,064 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 24,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 21,242 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2017 17,415 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,072 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,626 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,454 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 39,595 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,038 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 32,392 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 29,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,833 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,636 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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TAR 372 is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 42,982 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 TAR 372, 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 58 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of TAR 372?

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What year was TAR 372 registered?

TAR 372 is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 10 June 1968.

Is TAR 372 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAR 372 shows 16 tests 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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