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428 CYG

1963 Lotus Elite

Green Petrol 1216cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,512 mi
Last recorded68,512 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

Registration428 CYG
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,216cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 68,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,903 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 24 May 2007 67,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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428 CYG is a 1963 Lotus Elite in Green with a 1,216cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 428 CYG, 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 63 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 428 CYG?

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What year was 428 CYG registered?

428 CYG is a 1963 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 February 1963.

Is 428 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 428 CYG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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