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GHE 781V

1979 Lotus Elite

Silver Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,370 mi
Last recorded33,370 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Lotus Elite49,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHE 781V
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 33,370 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 33,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 33,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,259 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 33,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 33,246 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service 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)

Pass 28 May 2010 33,118 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 33,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,962 miles

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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GHE 781V is a 1979 Lotus Elite in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GHE 781V, 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

How do I check the history of GHE 781V?

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What year was GHE 781V registered?

GHE 781V is a 1979 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is GHE 781V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHE 781V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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