MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,266 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
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DKT 217W is a 1981 Lotus Elite in Bronze with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1981 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 67,138 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 DKT 217W, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DKT 217W registered?
DKT 217W is a 1981 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 February 1981.
Is DKT 217W safe to buy?
The MOT history for DKT 217W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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