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RMA 691P

1976 Lotus Elite

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,254 mi
Last recorded82,254 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1976 Lotus Elite53,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 691P
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 82,254 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 81,082 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 79,714 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 79,714 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

wiper slow, wiper blade split, n/s/f main beam slighty dim, drivers seat back

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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RMA 691P is a 1976 Lotus Elite in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RMA 691P, 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 RMA 691P?

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What year was RMA 691P registered?

RMA 691P is a 1976 Lotus Elite, first registered on 18 June 1976.

Is RMA 691P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMA 691P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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