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160 MNK

2001 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 1216cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,438 mi
Last recorded60,438 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration160 MNK
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,216cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,339 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 60,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 59,952 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking rear carb (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,384 miles

inner track rods slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,381 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

inner track rods slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,381 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Inner track rods slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,000 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 59,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?

Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
500
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 134
Stop lamp not working 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
brake binding 60
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160 MNK is a 2001 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,216cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Lotus Elite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 160 MNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elite typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 25 years old, this Lotus Elite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 160 MNK registered?

160 MNK is a 2001 Lotus Elite, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is 160 MNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160 MNK shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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