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PTO 804R

1976 Lotus Elite

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,583 mi
Last recorded80,583 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1976 Lotus Elite53,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTO 804R
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,483 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 79,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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PTO 804R is a 1976 Lotus Elite in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 PTO 804R, 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 PTO 804R?

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What year was PTO 804R registered?

PTO 804R is a 1976 Lotus Elite, first registered on 17 December 1976.

Is PTO 804R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTO 804R shows 3 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.

Does PTO 804R have outstanding finance?

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