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6 SML

1958 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,025 mi
Last recorded29,025 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration6 SML
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake judder front and rear (attention required)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 29,022 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,600 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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6 SML is a 1958 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 6 SML, 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 68 years old, this Lotus Elite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6 SML registered?

6 SML is a 1958 Lotus Elite, first registered on 13 November 1958.

Is 6 SML safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 SML shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 6 SML have outstanding finance?

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