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CYH 803V

1979 Lotus Elite

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,709 mi
Last recorded68,709 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1979 Lotus Elite49,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYH 803V
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,709 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 68,707 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,664 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 68,663 miles

Exhaust system insecure deteriorated perished some missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 68,455 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 68,166 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 68,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OS headlight unit is not lifting out of the bodywork

Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 67,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,132 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 67,130 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear driveshaft u/j worn

Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,128 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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CYH 803V is a 1979 Lotus Elite in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CYH 803V, 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 CYH 803V registered?

CYH 803V is a 1979 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CYH 803V safe to buy?

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