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CLT 460T

1978 Lotus Elite

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,818 mi
Last recorded84,818 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Lotus Elite62,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLT 460T
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 84,818 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 84,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,749 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,512 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 84,512 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,433 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 83,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 83,599 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,536 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,430 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 83,430 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front and offside rear tyres tearing on sidewalls

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,361 miles

slight brake judder

Pass 31 Mar 2007 82,936 miles

rear u/js slightly worn †slight play in front lower trunions †co on limit 4.4% †rear brakes binding

Pass 28 Jan 2006 81,559 miles

slight blow from flange gasket †emissions on limit †front anti roll bar bushes splitting †slight noise from both front wheel bearings †rear brakes binding slightly

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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CLT 460T is a 1978 Lotus Elite in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CLT 460T, 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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CLT 460T is a 1978 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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