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WDB 606S

1978 Lotus Elite

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,778 mi
Last recorded90,778 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Lotus Elite62,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDB 606S
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,375 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,098 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,586 miles

N/S/Rear slight movement in suspention (pos Diff side bearings)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

wiper motor weak/slow

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,366 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 89,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 89,214 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower steering column bush worn.slight play in steering rack tube.Exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 89,214 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower steering column bush worn.slight play in steering rack tube.Exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 88,825 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished.Lower steering column bush worn.Slight play in steering rack tube.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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WDB 606S is a 1978 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 62,451 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 WDB 606S, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WDB 606S registered?

WDB 606S is a 1978 Lotus Elite, first registered on 21 February 1978.

Is WDB 606S safe to buy?

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