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ODV 381P

1975 Lotus Elite

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,042 mi
Last recorded88,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1975 Lotus Elite69,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODV 381P
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 88,042 miles

battery not sercure

front brake discs pitted

o/sf headlight not going down

Fail 10 Jul 2007 88,027 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

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

batter sercure

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f headlight not going down

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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ODV 381P is a 1975 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 69,980 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 ODV 381P, 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 51 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 ODV 381P?

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What year was ODV 381P registered?

ODV 381P is a 1975 Lotus Elite, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is ODV 381P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODV 381P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ODV 381P have outstanding finance?

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