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GYV 688N

1975 Lotus Elite

Purple Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,209 mi
Last recorded97,209 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Lotus Elite69,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYV 688N
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 97,209 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 97,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 97,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking brake on limit and needs attention

Fail 16 Jun 2006 97,036 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front tyres are cracking

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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GYV 688N is a 1975 Lotus Elite in Purple with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 69,980 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 GYV 688N, 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 51 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 GYV 688N registered?

GYV 688N is a 1975 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 June 1975.

Is GYV 688N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYV 688N shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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