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MPC 109P

1976 Lotus Elite

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,343 mi
Last recorded90,343 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Lotus Elite53,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPC 109P
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 90,343 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 89,529 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,768 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 87,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,501 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,501 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,835 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 81,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,851 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 79,851 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,727 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,727 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,925 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,856 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,137 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 75,137 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 70,690 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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MPC 109P is a 1976 Lotus Elite in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MPC 109P, 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

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What year was MPC 109P registered?

MPC 109P is a 1976 Lotus Elite, first registered on 9 April 1976.

Is MPC 109P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPC 109P shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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