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MTW 30P

1976 Lotus Elite

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,377 mi
Last recorded25,377 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1976 Lotus Elite53,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTW 30P
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 25,377 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 25,377 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

heavy shultzing underside covering chassies and items

Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,028 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 25,025 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 24,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,694 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,144 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,692 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,131 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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MTW 30P is a 1976 Lotus Elite in Red with a 3,500cc 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 MTW 30P, 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 MTW 30P?

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What year was MTW 30P registered?

MTW 30P is a 1976 Lotus Elite, first registered on 16 January 1976.

Is MTW 30P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTW 30P 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.

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