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5876 PW

1962 Lotus Elite

Red Petrol 1216cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,608 mi
Last recorded85,608 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1962 Lotus Elite44,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5876 PW
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,216cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 85,608 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,306 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,960 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,433 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 82,136 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,540 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 81,289 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 80,657 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 80,657 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 80,519 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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5876 PW is a 1962 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,216cc 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 5876 PW, 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 5876 PW registered?

5876 PW is a 1962 Lotus Elite, first registered on 9 April 1962.

Is 5876 PW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5876 PW 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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