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LNO 16P

1976 Lotus Elite

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,809 mi
Last recorded80,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1976 Lotus Elite53,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNO 16P
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,809 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 80,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,188 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,580 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 79,577 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 79,043 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,757 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 78,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 78,653 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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LNO 16P is a 1976 Lotus Elite in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 53,438 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 LNO 16P, 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 50 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 LNO 16P?

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What year was LNO 16P registered?

LNO 16P is a 1976 Lotus Elite, first registered on 2 January 1976.

Is LNO 16P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNO 16P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LNO 16P have outstanding finance?

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