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BAR 998B

1964 Lotus Elite

Yellow Petrol 1216cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,743 mi
Last recorded22,743 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 998B
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1964
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,216cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 22,743 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 22,736 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 22,636 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 22,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 22,300 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 21,989 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 21,717 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 21,152 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 20,468 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 20,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,627 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,262 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 19,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 19,130 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,050 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,920 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 18,472 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

slight damage to centre exhaust box

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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BAR 998B is a 1964 Lotus Elite in Yellow with a 1,216cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BAR 998B, 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 62 years old, this Lotus Elite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAR 998B registered?

BAR 998B is a 1964 Lotus Elite, first registered on 7 April 1964.

Is BAR 998B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAR 998B shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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