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TMA 352J

1970 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,035 mi
Last recorded36,035 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMA 352J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 36,035 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 35,991 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,613 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,276 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,291 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,798 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,899 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 32,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TMA 352J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 TMA 352J, 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 56 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 TMA 352J registered?

TMA 352J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 August 1970.

Is TMA 352J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMA 352J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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