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4690 PE

1962 Lotus Elite

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,663 mi
Last recorded91,663 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1962 Lotus Elite44,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4690 PE
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,663 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,485 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 91,388 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,287 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 90,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 90,357 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 90,350 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 89,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

small oil leak from diff housing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,304 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2006 88,206 miles

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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4690 PE is a 1962 Lotus Elite in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1962 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 4690 PE, 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 64 years old, this Lotus Elite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4690 PE registered?

4690 PE is a 1962 Lotus Elite, first registered on 14 March 1962.

Is 4690 PE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4690 PE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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