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22 DYW

1962 Lotus Elite

White Petrol 1216cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,617 mi
Last recorded25,617 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1962 Lotus Elite44,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 DYW
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,216cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,617 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 25,471 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,939 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,766 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 24,766 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,605 miles

All tyre side-wall's starting to crack.

Fail 25 Jul 2009 24,605 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

All tyre side-wall's starting to crack.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,209 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 24,209 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 23,919 miles
Fail 8 May 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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22 DYW is a 1962 Lotus Elite in White with a 1,216cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1962 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,964 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 22 DYW, 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 64 years old, this Lotus Elite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 22 DYW?

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What year was 22 DYW registered?

22 DYW is a 1962 Lotus Elite, first registered on 26 May 1962.

Is 22 DYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 DYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 22 DYW have outstanding finance?

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