MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slightly deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TSS 183L is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TSS 183L, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was TSS 183L registered?
TSS 183L is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 August 1972.
Is TSS 183L safe to buy?
The MOT history for TSS 183L shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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