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RAJ 402M

1974 Lotus Elite

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,059 mi
Last recorded34,059 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elite44,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAJ 402M
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,059 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

lift in both rear hubs /bearings please keep checked

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,909 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 33,640 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

slight play in rack arms both sides

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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RAJ 402M is a 1974 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 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 RAJ 402M, 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.

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How do I check the history of RAJ 402M?

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What year was RAJ 402M registered?

RAJ 402M is a 1974 Lotus Elite, first registered on 10 May 1974.

Is RAJ 402M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAJ 402M 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 RAJ 402M have outstanding finance?

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