1972 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · TSS 183L
1972 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/08/1972. Recorded mileage 92,070 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1972
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1588cc
TSS 183L Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 92,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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TSS 183L Mileage History
- 13/05/200669,663 mi
- 13/05/200669,663 mi
- 02/06/200770,886 mi+1,223 mi
- 05/06/200770,887 mi+1 mi
- 02/07/200871,541 mi+654 mi
- 19/05/200972,227 mi+686 mi
- 13/05/201072,889 mi+662 mi
- 19/04/201173,894 mi+1,005 mi
- 19/04/201276,963 mi+3,069 mi
- 30/04/201380,773 mi+3,810 mi
- 29/04/201482,327 mi+1,554 mi
- 21/04/201584,375 mi+2,048 mi
- 26/04/201685,705 mi+1,330 mi
- 25/04/201787,261 mi+1,556 mi
- 09/05/201787,261 mi
- 04/11/202190,365 mi+3,104 mi
- 12/05/202390,795 mi+430 mi
- 15/05/202390,795 mi
- 19/04/202491,035 mi+240 mi
- 29/04/202592,070 mi+1,035 mi
Average of roughly 1,182 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
TSS 183L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Lotus Elan (TSS 183L) between May 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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