MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear diff damp with oil
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear diff damp with oil
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
n/s rear diff seal weaping
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
front sus bushes poor condition
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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5317 DW is a 1961 Lotus Elite in Green with a 1,216cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1961 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,937 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 5317 DW, 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 65 years old, this Lotus Elite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 5317 DW registered?
5317 DW is a 1961 Lotus Elite, first registered on 23 November 1961.
Is 5317 DW safe to buy?
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