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TLG 990L

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,053 mi
Last recorded87,053 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLG 990L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,053 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 86,922 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 86,390 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 86,160 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,111 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,851 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,788 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,069 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 85,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 83,466 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 83,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,088 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,723 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 82,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,230 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,705 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,239 miles

front brake imbalance 24% advise strip clean and replaced

Pass 23 Apr 2007 80,696 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 80,063 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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TLG 990L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 TLG 990L, 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 54 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLG 990L registered?

TLG 990L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is TLG 990L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLG 990L shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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