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96 BBL

1962 Lotus Elite

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,472 mi
Last recorded57,472 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1962 Lotus Elite44,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 BBL
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,472 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,544 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 55,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,753 miles

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

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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96 BBL is a 1962 Lotus Elite in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 96 BBL, 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 96 BBL registered?

96 BBL is a 1962 Lotus Elite, first registered on 29 May 1962.

Is 96 BBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96 BBL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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