MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering column top bearing slightly worn
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
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KFE 788N is a 1974 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KFE 788N, 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 KFE 788N registered?
KFE 788N is a 1974 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 August 1974.
Is KFE 788N safe to buy?
The MOT history for KFE 788N 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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