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958 YWC

1980 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,821 mi
Last recorded15,821 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1980 Lotus Elite63,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration958 YWC
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 15,821 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,601 miles

slight coolant leak from engine

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jun 2014 15,568 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 15,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,652 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2006 13,947 miles

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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958 YWC is a 1980 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 63,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 958 YWC, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 958 YWC?

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What year was 958 YWC registered?

958 YWC is a 1980 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is 958 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 958 YWC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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