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TST 600L

1972 Lotus Elan +2

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,770 mi
Last recorded80,770 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan +280,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTST 600L
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,906 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 79,885 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,758 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,533 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,314 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,976 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,764 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,063 miles

offside front lower suspension arm has had the locking nut for lower shock absorber mounting welded

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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TST 600L is a 1972 Lotus Elan +2 in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 80,770 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 TST 600L, 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 54 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of TST 600L?

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What year was TST 600L registered?

TST 600L is a 1972 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is TST 600L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TST 600L shows 10 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 TST 600L have outstanding finance?

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