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PES 207M

1974 Lotus Elite

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,069 mi
Last recorded55,069 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elite44,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPES 207M
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,069 miles

both rear body support brackets starting to corrode

slight play in both rear diff bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,048 miles

slight play in nearside rear hub

Fail 7 Oct 2008 55,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in nearside rear hub

Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,046 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 55,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,044 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 55,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 55,401 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 55,041 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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PES 207M is a 1974 Lotus Elite in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 44,283 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 PES 207M, 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 52 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 PES 207M registered?

PES 207M is a 1974 Lotus Elite, first registered on 25 July 1974.

Is PES 207M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PES 207M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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