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7683 UK

1962 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,960 mi
Last recorded94,960 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration7683 UK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,945 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 92,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,935 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 91,935 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 91,103 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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7683 UK is a 1962 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7683 UK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 64 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 7683 UK registered?

7683 UK is a 1962 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 December 1962.

Is 7683 UK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7683 UK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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