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TGO 368M

1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

614 mi
Last recorded614 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 13034,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGO 368M
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 614 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

HANBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

HEADLIGHT MAIN BEAM NOT WORKING

Fail 15 Feb 2021 614 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested AS NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

HANBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

HEADLIGHT MAIN BEAM NOT WORKING

Pass 11 Feb 2020 577 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 577 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2011 562 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 443 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 317 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 99,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 99,598 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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TGO 368M is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 34,803 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGO 368M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGO 368M registered?

TGO 368M is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is TGO 368M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGO 368M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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