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ATU 150W

1981 Lotus Elite

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,602 mi
Last recorded23,602 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Lotus Elite67,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATU 150W
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 23,602 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,887 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 21,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 20,871 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,312 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,053 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 19,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 17,388 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 17,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ATU 150W is a 1981 Lotus Elite in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 67,138 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 ATU 150W, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ATU 150W registered?

ATU 150W is a 1981 Lotus Elite, first registered on 9 April 1981.

Is ATU 150W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATU 150W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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