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TCS 292M

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,507 mi
Last recorded1,507 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCS 292M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 1,507 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 217 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 99,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 97,655 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 97,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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TCS 292M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TCS 292M, 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

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What year was TCS 292M registered?

TCS 292M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 November 1973.

Is TCS 292M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCS 292M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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