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BJA 91T

1979 Lotus Elite

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,825 mi
Last recorded65,825 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 Lotus Elite49,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 91T
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,825 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod rubber slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod rubber slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some of the exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2018 64,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod rubber slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod rubber slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some of the exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,751 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,029 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,065 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,519 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 61,418 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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BJA 91T is a 1979 Lotus Elite in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,593 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 BJA 91T, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJA 91T registered?

BJA 91T is a 1979 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BJA 91T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJA 91T 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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