MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,617 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
All tyre side-wall's starting to crack.
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
All tyre side-wall's starting to crack.
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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