MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,277 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ECA 88S is a 1978 Lotus Elite in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1978 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 62,451 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 ECA 88S, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of ECA 88S?
You can check the full history of ECA 88S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was ECA 88S registered?
ECA 88S is a 1978 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is ECA 88S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ECA 88S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ECA 88S have outstanding finance?
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