MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front wheel bearings slight play
headlights slow to revolve
indicators only just flashing at the minimum required speed
surface corrosion throughout chassis but difficult to examine due to heavy waxoil
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front wheel bearings slight play
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BPW 893T is a 1978 Lotus Elite in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1978 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 62,451 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 BPW 893T, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BPW 893T registered?
BPW 893T is a 1978 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is BPW 893T safe to buy?
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