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GMB 600T

1978 Lotus Elite

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,567 mi
Last recorded53,567 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1978 Lotus Elite62,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMB 600T
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 53,567 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel component rusty

n/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 24 May 2011 47,593 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s rear footbrake low efficiency

some free plal in steering rack

Fail 24 May 2011 47,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear footbrake low efficiency

some free plal in steering rack

Pass 25 May 2010 42,447 miles

handbrake just ok

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Fail 14 May 2010 42,343 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GMB 600T is a 1978 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GMB 600T, 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.

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What year was GMB 600T registered?

GMB 600T is a 1978 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is GMB 600T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMB 600T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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