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TGC 378E

2003 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,047 mi
Last recorded79,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 378E
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,047 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 79,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,026 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,930 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 78,659 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,525 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 78,525 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 78,514 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2005 77,315 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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TGC 378E is a 2003 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGC 378E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 23 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TGC 378E registered?

TGC 378E is a 2003 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for TGC 378E shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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