MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,022 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear hub some movement
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
minor play detected steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front hub minor play
Rear suspension rubbers components deteriorated
brake pedal long trave
nearside front tyre marginal tread wear
rear suspension some wear esp offside inner uj marginal
rubber components deteriating and perished.
some wear front suspension/hubs nearside top ball joint rubber deteriated
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust clamps deteriorating
slight play rear axle bushes
some perishing to rubber components
steel plate below rear seat corroding
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre worn on edge [secondary tread]
rear exhaust fittings corroding
some perishing to rubber components
steel plate below seat corroding
Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust fittings corroding
nearside rear brake rather stiff action -probably due to standing
some perishing to rubber components
steel plate below rear seat corroding
Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
signs of perishing to some rubber components
steel plate below rear seat corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
some perishing to rubber components
steel plate below rear seat corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
minor deterioration to suspension etc -nearside front anti-roll-bar bush was displaced -maintain check
some perishing to rubber components
steel plate below rear seat corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
minor deterioration to suspension etc safety belt plate?below rear seat corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
minor deterioration to suspension etc
slight oil leaks under vehicle(minor)
some wear suspension etc.
see previous
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
reinforcement below rear seats deteriorated nearside rear tyre very marginal tread wear
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BPF 959T is a 1979 Lotus Elite in Gold with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 BPF 959T, 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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BPF 959T is a 1979 Lotus Elite, first registered on 21 March 1979.
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