MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,316 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
wear in wiper linkage
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
wear in wiper linkage
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
wear in wiper linkage
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
wear in wiper linkage
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front coil springs are coroaded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
wear in wiper linkage
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering rack
both headlamp aims are just within limits
emmisions on upper limits
slight play in steering rack
washers require attention
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both headlamp aims are just within limits
emmisions on upper limits
slighty play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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6714 PE is a 1976 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1976 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 53,438 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 6714 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 50 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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6714 PE is a 1976 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 September 1976.
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