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E911 XSB

1987 Lotus Elite

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,202 mi
Last recorded29,202 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE911 XSB
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,202 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 29,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to the flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2017 29,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexy hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Radiator badly corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,137 miles

Exhaust leaking in various locations

Small crack at bottom ns of windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2013 23,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust leaking in various locations

Small crack at bottom ns of windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,227 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 21,221 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 21,089 miles

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

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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E911 XSB is a 1987 Lotus Elite in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E911 XSB, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E911 XSB registered?

E911 XSB is a 1987 Lotus Elite, first registered on 25 November 1987.

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