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TGF 56L

1973 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,458 mi
Last recorded31,458 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGF 56L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 31,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 31,435 miles

N/S/R drive shaft inner and outer cv gaiters split

O/S/R drive shaft inner and outer gaiters split

Pass 15 May 2014 31,224 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,144 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 31,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,020 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 31,020 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,919 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 30,875 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 30,650 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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TGF 56L is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 50,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGF 56L, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TGF 56L?

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What year was TGF 56L registered?

TGF 56L is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is TGF 56L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGF 56L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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