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A858 KEH

1984 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,510 mi
Last recorded18,510 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA858 KEH
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 18,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,945 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 17,940 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Sep 2008 138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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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A858 KEH is a 1984 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A858 KEH, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A858 KEH registered?

A858 KEH is a 1984 Lotus Elite, first registered on 20 February 1984.

Is A858 KEH safe to buy?

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