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TNX 63G

1969 Lotus Elan +2

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,793 mi
Last recorded75,793 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1969 Lotus Elan +239,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNX 63G
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,793 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leaks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear driveshaft rubbers deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leaks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear driveshaft rubbers deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
Stop lamp not working 32
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TNX 63G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 39,638 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 +2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TNX 63G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan +2 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 57 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNX 63G registered?

TNX 63G is a 1969 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 10 February 1969.

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