MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,781 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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various warning lamps on dashboard
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
various warning lamps on dashboard
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake disc`s lightly scored
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RMA 769P is a 1976 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RMA 769P, 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 769P?
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What year was RMA 769P registered?
RMA 769P is a 1976 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 March 1976.
Is RMA 769P safe to buy?
The MOT history for RMA 769P shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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