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BPF 959T

1979 Lotus Elite

Gold Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,022 mi
Last recorded50,022 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Lotus Elite49,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPF 959T
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 48,480 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,809 miles

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 47,809 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,222 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,339 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,759 miles

slight oil leaks under vehicle(minor)

some wear suspension etc.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 41,190 miles

see previous

Fail 11 Oct 2005 41,176 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPF 959T registered?

BPF 959T is a 1979 Lotus Elite, first registered on 21 March 1979.

Is BPF 959T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPF 959T shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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