MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear exhaust rubbers split
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
seat belts slow to retract
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LYW 191P is a 1976 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 LYW 191P, 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 LYW 191P?
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What year was LYW 191P registered?
LYW 191P is a 1976 Lotus Elite, first registered on 19 January 1976.
Is LYW 191P safe to buy?
The MOT history for LYW 191P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LYW 191P have outstanding finance?
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