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WNG 56X

1982 Lotus Elite

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,535 mi
Last recorded55,535 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Lotus Elite59,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNG 56X
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,535 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,698 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 54,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

steering rack has play in both sides

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,022 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 53,022 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

offside tie rod end slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,648 miles

offside tie rod end slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 50,063 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 50,051 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to get low and have slight wear on edges

slight exhust blow

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Mar 2008 49,387 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

slight play in both front steering rack arm inner joints

Fail 7 Mar 2008 49,387 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

slight play in both front steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 24 Feb 2007 47,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

silght oil leak to diff

slight oil leak to engine

Pass 25 Feb 2006 45,459 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 45,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack to nearisde part of underbody

slight play in nearside part of steering rack

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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WNG 56X is a 1982 Lotus Elite in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 59,172 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 WNG 56X, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WNG 56X registered?

WNG 56X is a 1982 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is WNG 56X safe to buy?

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