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NJN 687F

1968 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 1216cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,003 mi
Last recorded49,003 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJN 687F
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,216cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 49,003 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 48,999 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 48,999 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 48,995 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,984 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,621 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 48,533 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 47,022 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear differential leaking

Pass 14 May 2014 46,707 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,647 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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NJN 687F is a 1968 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,216cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NJN 687F, 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 58 years old, this Lotus Elite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJN 687F?

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What year was NJN 687F registered?

NJN 687F is a 1968 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 March 1968.

Is NJN 687F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJN 687F shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJN 687F have outstanding finance?

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