MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,535 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
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)
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
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
offside tie rod end slight play
offside tie rod end slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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