MOT Status
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17,359 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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os head lamp slow to raise on first operation.
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
os head lamp slow to raise on first operation.
Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment Pedal soft. (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
NSR brake slight bind when turned by hand.
Oil leak !
Slight judder from pas when turning.
Washers poor.
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust mounting missing.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp with fluid. (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
slight play in steering.
wiper poor.
front lower arms connection to ARB holes are worn
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front lower arms connection to ARB holes are worn
rear drive shafts forming part of the rear suspension have movement.
washers require attn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
play in drive shaft uj's
front wiper poor
nsr brake slight bind
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BEW 197T is a 2003 Lotus Elite in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2003 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 19,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BEW 197T, 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 23 years old, this Lotus Elite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BEW 197T registered?
BEW 197T is a 2003 Lotus Elite, first registered on 2 December 2003.
Is BEW 197T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BEW 197T shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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