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BND 710N

1974 Lotus Elite

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,463 mi
Last recorded38,463 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elite44,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBND 710N
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 38,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,403 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,253 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,007 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,402 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BND 710N is a 1974 Lotus Elite in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 44,283 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BND 710N, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BND 710N registered?

BND 710N is a 1974 Lotus Elite, first registered on 11 September 1974.

Is BND 710N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BND 710N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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