MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake slightly imbalanced, nearside being the lowest
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside being the lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake slightly imbalanced, nearside being the lowest
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside being the lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
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RVC 220M is a 1974 Lotus Elite in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RVC 220M, 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 RVC 220M registered?
RVC 220M is a 1974 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 May 1974.
Is RVC 220M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RVC 220M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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