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KAW 98N

1975 Lotus Elite

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,775 mi
Last recorded69,775 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1975 Lotus Elite69,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAW 98N
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,775 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 69,774 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,605 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 69,600 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 69,230 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust mounts cracking slight blow on joints

front discs rusty

track rod end boots split

water leak on engine

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,230 miles

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

exhaust mounts cracking slight blow on joints

front discs rusty

track rod end boots split

water leak on engine

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,345 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 68,336 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,586 miles

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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KAW 98N is a 1975 Lotus Elite in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KAW 98N, 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

How do I check the history of KAW 98N?

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What year was KAW 98N registered?

KAW 98N is a 1975 Lotus Elite, first registered on 4 July 1975.

Is KAW 98N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAW 98N shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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