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CUB 970T

1978 Lotus Elite

Silver Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,650 mi
Last recorded71,650 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 Lotus Elite62,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUB 970T
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 71,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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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CUB 970T is a 1978 Lotus Elite in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CUB 970T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CUB 970T registered?

CUB 970T is a 1978 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is CUB 970T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUB 970T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CUB 970T have outstanding finance?

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