MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre is splitting on the inner side wall
Nearside rear lower suspension slight play
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear lower suspension slight play
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside rear handbrake effiecency is just acceptable
wiper parking mechanism requires attention
Offside rear handbrake effiecency is just acceptable
wiper parking mechanism requires attention
offside front brake sticking slightly
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
offside front brake sticking slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside outer handbrake pad worn
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JFO 288 is a 1962 Lotus Elite in White with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1962 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,964 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 JFO 288, 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 64 years old, this Lotus Elite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JFO 288 registered?
JFO 288 is a 1962 Lotus Elite, first registered on 31 December 1962.
Is JFO 288 safe to buy?
The MOT history for JFO 288 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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