1975 Lotus Elite 2.0L Petrol · KBL 555P
1975 Lotus Elite (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1975. Recorded mileage 91,269 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELITE
- Year / Origin
- 1975 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KBL 555P Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2023
- 91,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KBL 555P Mileage History
- 10/07/202391,269 mi
- 11/07/202391,269 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
KBL 555P MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1975 Lotus Elite (KBL 555P) between July 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both lamps not raising (4.1.2 (b))”.
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