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760 DW

1962 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 1216cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,600 mi
Last recorded20,600 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1962 Lotus Elite44,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration760 DW
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,216cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 20,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,498 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,231 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,868 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,710 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,090 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,198 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,305 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,829 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 14,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,485 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,312 miles

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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760 DW is a 1962 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,216cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 760 DW, 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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What year was 760 DW registered?

760 DW is a 1962 Lotus Elite, first registered on 9 April 1962.

Is 760 DW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 760 DW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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