1976 Lotus Elite 3.5L Petrol · MTW 30P
1976 Lotus Elite (3.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 1976. Recorded mileage 25,377 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2014.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELITE
- Year / Origin
- 1976 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Jan 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MTW 30P Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2013
- 25,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MTW 30P MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1976 Lotus Elite (MTW 30P) between August 2006 and November 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)”; “Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)”.
MTW 30P Mileage History
- 14/08/200623,131 mi
- 31/08/200723,692 mi+561 mi
- 10/03/200924,144 mi+452 mi
- 15/04/201024,694 mi+550 mi
- 22/11/201224,953 mi+259 mi
- 10/12/201225,025 mi+72 mi
- 10/12/201225,028 mi+3 mi
- 13/11/201325,377 mi+349 mi
- 20/11/201325,377 mi
Average of roughly 309 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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