MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,578 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective Both missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Free play detected at wheel
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective All four perished/splitting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Both missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Free play detected at wheel
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective All four perished/splitting (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front suspension coil spring slightly rubbing on compression
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
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CWB 320N is a 1974 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1974 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 44,283 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 CWB 320N, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was CWB 320N registered?
CWB 320N is a 1974 Lotus Elite, first registered on 9 August 1974.
Is CWB 320N safe to buy?
The MOT history for CWB 320N shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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