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TPL 88F

1968 Lotus Elan +2

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,645 mi
Last recorded41,645 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPL 88F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,998 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,514 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,362 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,856 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,637 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,102 miles

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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TPL 88F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 42,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPL 88F, 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 58 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TPL 88F?

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What year was TPL 88F registered?

TPL 88F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 8 March 1968.

Is TPL 88F safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPL 88F shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TPL 88F have outstanding finance?

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