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Lotus Elan +2

Yellow · Petrol · 1968 · 1,558 cc

TAR 372MOT history

TAR 372 is a yellow petrol Lotus Elan +2 first used on 10 Jun 1968. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 32,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2024
Mileage
32,138 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAR 372
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan +2
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,558 cc
Year of manufacture
1968
First used
10 Jun 1968
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAR 372 was last recorded at 32,138 miles on 18 Aug 2023, 6,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2017: 17,415 miles, lower than 60,072 miles on 30 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,064 miles · 26 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
6,074 miles
Average per year
796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 32,138 miles
  • 2020 – 26,064 miles
  • 2019 – 24,192 miles
  • 2018 – 21,242 miles
  • 2017 – 17,415 miles
  • 2016 – 60,072 miles
  • 2015 – 54,626 miles
  • 2014 – 48,454 miles
  • 2013 – 42,708 miles
  • 2012 – 39,595 miles
  • 2011 – 37,038 miles
  • 2010 – 32,392 miles
  • 2009 – 29,069 miles
  • 2008 – 25,833 miles
  • 2007 – 22,078 miles
  • 2006 – 18,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,138 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,138 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    32,138 miles
    Test number
    772522469004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,064 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    26,064 miles
    Test number
    801220785368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,192 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    24,192 miles
    Test number
    202398869834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,242 miles (+3,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    21,242 miles
    Test number
    866773641510
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  5. Pass17,415 miles (-42,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    17,415 miles
    Test number
    802279310437
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to the legal limit
  6. Pass60,072 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,072 miles
    Test number
    647452567372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,626 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,626 miles
    Test number
    158641156625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,454 miles (+5,746)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,454 miles
    Test number
    899378324210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass42,708 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,708 miles
    Test number
    699646733274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,595 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,595 miles
    Test number
    226773072248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,038 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,038 miles
    Test number
    847569731213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,392 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,392 miles
    Test number
    971687140230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,069 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,069 miles
    Test number
    364787029299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,833 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,833 miles
    Test number
    204156238214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,078 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,078 miles
    Test number
    593908707219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,636 miles
    Test number
    800194046248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAR 372

What vehicle is registration TAR 372 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAR 372 on a yellow petrol Lotus Elan +2 first used on 10 Jun 1968. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAR 372 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TAR 372 expired on 17 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TAR 372?
The MOT on TAR 372 expired on 17 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TAR 372 done?
TAR 372 was recorded at 32,138 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 796 miles a year.
Has TAR 372 ever failed its MOT?
No. TAR 372 has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on TAR 372 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TAR 372 find?
TAR 372 passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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