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983 OHY

1962 Lotus Elite

White Petrol 1216cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,033 mi
Last recorded11,033 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1962 Lotus Elite44,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration983 OHY
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,216cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 11,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 10,750 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 10,750 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,224 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,091 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 9,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

slight play at offside rear wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2011 9,603 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,193 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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983 OHY is a 1962 Lotus Elite in White with a 1,216cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 983 OHY, 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 983 OHY?

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What year was 983 OHY registered?

983 OHY is a 1962 Lotus Elite, first registered on 6 April 1962.

Is 983 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 983 OHY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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