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DHZ 6008

1980 Lotus Elite

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

65,162 mi
Last recorded65,162 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1980 Lotus Elite63,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 6008
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 65,162 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 65,162 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 65,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 64,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2008 64,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DHZ 6008 is a 1980 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 63,841 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 DHZ 6008, 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 46 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 DHZ 6008 registered?

DHZ 6008 is a 1980 Lotus Elite, first registered on 21 January 1980.

Is DHZ 6008 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 6008 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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